A riveting series of previously unseen photographs taken by Michael Blakemore provides a touching narrative of everyday life in Grimsby and Cleethorpes approximately 50 years ago. Blakemore, a recurring visitor to his grandparents in the area, captured the region uniquely in his photographs, offering today’s audience a nostalgic look back into the past. The images offer a captivating view into the community’s earlier days, encapsulating the essence of daily life within the period. This story has been adapted from an original report by www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
Rediscovered Photographs Capture Everyday Life in Grimsby and Cleethorpes from Half a Century Ago
The nostalgic photos were taken by Michael Blakemore who would regularly visit his grandparents in the area
26 November 20251 min read
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