This free exhibition explores the historical connections between Grimsby and the famous Billingsgate Fish Market, and how these two iconic areas developed thanks to the fishing industry. The exhibition features historical items loaned from the Fishmongers Company and Billingsgate Fish Market, including a replica of the 1272 Fishmongers’ Company’s first Royal Charter, alongside objects from the collections of Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.

As part of the exhibition, there will also be a copy of the Queen’s first official portrait on display, which will be in place until the end of the year. The original portrait hangs in the Fishmonger’s Hall in London. Only two copies of the original portrait have been made for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is fortunate enough to be one of the venues receiving a copy. The copy will stand at around 7ft tall and will be displayed in the Muriel Barker Gallery in the centre.

The exhibition will run from Thursday 9 June until the end of December between 10am and 4pm, except on Mondays.

 

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