Grimsby

: During WWII, Grimsby’s Royal Dock served as the UK’s largest base for minesweeper trawlers. The hazardous duty cost the lives of 2,385 men in the Patrol Service. Industrial Evolution

: The mid-20th century saw Grimsby claim the title of the largest fishing port in the world. At its peak in the 1950s, hundreds of trawlers operated out of its docks. Grimsby

: Following the decline of the fishing industry due to the Cod Wars and EU quotas, Grimsby pivoted to food processing. It currently handles about 70% of all fish processing in the UK and is home to over 500 food-related companies. : During WWII, Grimsby’s Royal Dock served as