An exhibition of portraits of significant political figures in mid to late 19th century Grimsby.
From fist fighting with troublemakers to helping eradicate a smallpox epidemic, Grimsby’s 19th century mayors and political figures are fascinating. This exhibition explores ten such historical figures whose portraits form part of the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre collection.
Curated by Scott Backrath, GFHC Collections Volunteer.
I would like to give special thanks to Louise Bowen, Jennie Cartwright, Adrian Wilkinson and Paul Wiskin. This is for their help in researching and refining this exhibition.
Charles Bartholomew Moody, Mayor of Grimsby (1855–1856)
Thomas Benjamin Kennington (1856–1916) (attributed to)
Oil on canvas
H 120 x W 83 cm
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
William Grange (1861–1913), Town Clerk of Grimsby 1899
M. Lolie
Oil on canvas
H 125.7 x W 100.5 cm
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
John Wintringham, Mayor of Grimsby (1864–1865)
Thomas Benjamin Kennington (1856–1916)
Oil on canvas
H 127 x W 101.5 cm
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Edward John Bannister, Mayor of Grimsby (1868–1869) c.1901–1902
Thomas Benjamin Kennington (1856–1916)
Oil on canvas
H 126 x W 103.5 cm
Grimsby Town Hall
Henry James Veal, Mayor of Grimsby (1877–1878) c.1888–1889
Thomas Benjamin Kennington (1856–1916)
Oil on canvas
H 150 x W 120 cm
Grimsby Town Hall
Dr Thomas Bell Keetley, Mayor of Grimsby (1883–1884) 1885
Walter Major Marsden (1851–1932)
Oil on canvas
H 112 x W 86.3 cm
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Henry Smethurst Senior, Mayor of Grimsby (1885–1886)
unknown artist
Oil on canvas
H 195.2 x W 122.2 cm
Grimsby Town Hall
Sir George Doughty, MP (1895), Mayor of Grimsby (1892–1893)
Engers
Oil on canvas
H 127 x W 100 cm
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Henri Josse (1828–1893), MP for Great Grimsby 1873
Pierre Paul de Pommayrac (1807–1880)
Oil on canvas
H 115 x W 84.5 cm
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Jack Sutcliffe, Mayor of Grimsby (1896–1897)
Thomas Benjamin Kennington (1856–1916)
Oil on canvas
H 151 x W 120 cm
Grimsby Town Hall
