The Foyer
The beginning of the 21st century saw the opening of the 26 self-contained units in the Foyer Project at Riby Square. From inception to completion, the project had taken a little over three years. The building was officially handed over to the YMCA in December 2000. From the outset, the Foyer received a steady stream […]
Humberston Camp
General View of Humberston Camp Humberston Camp Swimming PoolAfter the war in 1947, the association acquired a plot of 4.5 acres near Humberston Fitties from Grimsby Rural District Council containing a pool which was converted into a swimming bath. A filter was fitted with help from one of […]
Peaks Lane
The beginning of the 1970s saw the culmination of a period of intense fundraising activity by the Grimsby YMCA in order to build the new Peaks Lane Hostel. The ceremonial lifting of the first turf and the planting of a commemorative oak tree on 7 December 1971 was carried out by Mr Michael Sleight of […]
Sir George Doughty
Sir George Doughty, born on 13 March 1854 at 8 Robinson Street, Grimsby He was the son of a farmer, William Doughty from Grimsby. 8 Robinson StreetGeorge was educated at the Wesleyan Higher Grade School in George Street, Grimsby. Certainly in May 1862 he was transferred from the Infants to the Upper […]
Heneage Road
1906 The YMCA moved into Heneage Road On October 14 1908, the Hull Daily Mail wrote that the Mayor of Grimsby’s appeal for subscriptions to purchase the suitable house known as ‘Fernlea’ on Heneage Road for the purpose of establishing a branch of the YMCA in the town, had received a good response. £253 3s […]
Fred Bacon
Recognised as the official founder and first president of the Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District YMCA, Fred Bacon was born on 6 September 1874 in Grainsby, Lincolnshire. He was the son of William Bacon and Sarah (neé Hudson) of Grainsby, Lincolnshire. Fred Bacon is listed in the 1891 Census as a 16yr old Grocer’s Assistant boarding […]