Built from 1898. Closed in 1990. Thought to be the earliest and largest known surviving ice factory in the world, and the sole survivor from this period to retain its machinery.
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“On Joe Nickerson page Paul. Just checking you got a comment through ok.”
Dave Smith, 23 August 2026
“A very interesting read: 'Roots in the Soil: An Adventure in Agriculture' (1987) is actually a biography detailing the life and work of the prominent British agriculturist Sir Joseph Nickerson, written by the well-known agricultural journalist and author Ralph Whitlock.”
Admin, 3 August 2026
“Note: James William Eason was mayor of Grimsby in 1914.”
Admin, 21 August 2025
Grimsby Ice Company’s factory, Fish Dock c1928
Grimsby Ice Factory; a view of the Fish Dock Road side 2009
The Ice Factory in Gorton Street, Grimsby Docks c1992
Ice House, Grimsby Docks (and the old clock on the Docks) c1906
The Ice Factory viewed from Murray Street c1997
The Grimsby Exchange Box Yard c1992
