- HERITAGE -

MEMORIES OF THE DOCKS

A snapshot in time

The Peterson’s project has had the chance to interview people who spent their lives down docks and worked in the smokehouses and fish merchants of Grimsby.

Memories are a powerful thing. When we share our memories with others, we take them on a journey to look at the world from a new point of view.

Whilst restoration works can bring Peterson’s Smokehouse and Building 89 back to life in a new and exciting way, by collecting memories of these buildings we can help to preserve the spirit of what came before. Through these memories we can create a snapshot in time and celebrate the incredible heritage of Grimsby.

Listen to the voices coming out of the smoke…

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Michael
Wallwork

Michael shares his memories of what life was like working on the docks.

Chris
Melville

Chris talks about working as a health inspector on the docks.

Neville
Andrew

Hear all about Neville’s experiences processing fish.

Stephen
Parkinson

Hear about Stephen’s memories as the owner of Fred’s Fish.

Mark
Aisthorpe

Mark talks about his past working at Petersons smokehouse.

Ivan
Jaines-White

Ivan explains how he got involved in smoking fish.

The Kasbah Memories project is funded and supported by the following organisations.