Here and over the next few pages I, Stephen Tappin youngest of the Tappin
siblings, intend to build up a pictorial view of Grimsby (officially now known as Great Grimsby) proving it is not as Grim
as some would believe!
First a very short history of early Grimsby:
- The Danes founded Grimsby during the 9th century probably around the time that they were attacking
York.
- Originally called "Grims By" meaning Grim's village.
- By the time of the 1086 Doomsday Book it probably had a population of between 200 - 250.
- In the 12th century Grimsby had developed into a busy little fishing and trading port.
- In 1201 the town received it's Charter from King John.
The Town was in the original county of Lincolnshire but in 1974 was pushed into the infamous
and short-lived county of Humberside. In 1996, to the delight of many, Grimsby became part of the new area of North
East Lincolnshire.
