“Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is an interactive museum exploring life for 1950s fishermen in Alexandra Dock. The centre was opened to the public in 1991. The centre is a multi-award winning attraction which will transport you back in time to the 1950s heyday of this famous port. Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre holds collections from Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Immingham, and the surrounding villages. There are two notable collections, the Doughty Collection and the Joan Sleigh Bequest. The Doughty Collection contains the history of Doughty, as well as artworks and ship models. The Joan Sleigh Bequest comprises local costumes and textiles. Visitors can experience this saga of the twentieth century by signing on as crew members and travelling in their footsteps. Their sights will leave you with a new respect for the men who, for centuries, have pitted their strength against the elements to bring home their catch.”
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