Grimsby Ice Factory; loading ice into barrels on a Scammell lorry c1960.
From a first generation print. The Scammell Mechanical Horse; a three-wheeled, tractor unit plus trailer. These were superceded by the Scammell Scarab.
From a first generation print. The Scammell Mechanical Horse; a three-wheeled, tractor unit plus trailer. These were superceded by the Scammell Scarab.

“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 Factory; filling barrels with ice c1960

Grimsby Ice Company’s factory, Fish Dock c1928

Grimsby Ice Factory; a view of the Fish Dock Road side 2009

Dock workers walking past Grimsby Ice Factory on their way to work (at 7:50am) c1910

Ross Frozen Food lorries c1960s

Ice House, Grimsby Docks (and the old clock on the Docks) c1906