Things you only know if you’re from Grimsby and Cleethorpes

There’s no place like home – and certainly no place like Grimsby and Cleethorpes.

If you’re born and bred in North East Lincolnshire then you’ll know we have our quirks – and we’re proud of them.

We’ve produced some very notable people including Freddie Frinton, Brenda Fisher, Guy Martin and Kevin and Joanne Clifton.

To add to this, we’re surrounded by nature and even generate more electricity from solar, wind, biomas and landfill gas than anywhere else in England – we’re extremely green!

But that’s not all we have to offer – so here’s a list of things you only know if you’re from Grimsby or Cleethorpes, according to our readers.

Haddock ‘v’ Cod

Amanda Jayne Wynne said: “It is actually called Great Grimsby and haddock is the only fish you should have.”

Jack Robert Holmes said: “What proper fresh fish and seafood is. Ship the cod inland and save the haddock for us.”

Luke Jerrard said: “That you shouldn’t eat cod.”

Mick Parrish said: “Cod is for the cat.”

It has to be done

Wendy Hatfield said: “Childhood photo sitting on the lions at Weelsby Woods.”

Our fishing history

Marilyn Ward said: “Days when the fishing industry was thriving – best port in the world.”

John Payne said: “Grimsby was once the busiest fishing port in the world.”

Enjoy a staycation

Keith Hicks said: “The Fitties has little to do with fit people but it is a great place for your holiday.”

Famous faces

Tracy Emma Crooks said: “Many famous people come from the area. Rob Temperton who wrote the lyrics to Thriller and Tony Hurt, aka Mr Ollivander. Plus many others.”

Where it actually is

Victoria Emery said: “Grimsby is not now and has never been in Yorkshire.

“It’s a mysterious and apparently secret place known by only a chosen few in North East Lincolnshire.

“Weathermen, emergency services, the Royal Mail, courier services, pretty much any online form that requires you select a county – are still unsure of its existence.”

It’s called Meggies!

Louise Kavanagh said: “That Cleethorpes is shortened to Meggies… not Cleggy!”

Mighty Mariners

Angela Stoelwinder said: “Grimsby Town Football Club isn’t actually in Grimsby.”

Paul NCarol Rimmer said: “Grimsby Town play their home games in Cleethorpes, and Cleethorpes Town play their home games in Grimsby.”

Do you have any spoggy?

Chantelle Jennings said: “Calling chewing gum spoggy.

“I didn’t realise so many people who don’t live here didn’t know what spoggy was.”

William John Codd said: “We’re the only people who know what a spoggy is.”

It’s Scaffa

Trevor James Hickman said: “That we say Scaffa instead of Scartho.”

Just for fun…

Wayne Murtagh said: “The Barge leans to one side but levels out the more you drink.”

Dave Cockrill said: “You can stand on the prom at Cleethorpes and hear a young boy on his holidays, possibly not having travelled from far away, say ‘Look dad France’.”

Rebecca Dawson said: “The old Barge pub that sank near Corporation Bridge because we all mosh pitted so much.”