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Campaign to save Grimsby's former ice factory
Grimsby's former ice factory is one of the only such relics of the nation's fishing heritage, now people are campaigning to save it.
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Chatsworth rated Britain's favourite stately home
Chatsworth has been rated Britain’s favourite stately home in a report published today by the consumer organisation, Which?
Read the full storyArchive footage shows Ice Factory's dying days
In the final weeks of Grimsby Ice Factory's operational life, Martyn Bullock went inside the building with his video camera and captured the day-to-day routine on film.
His footage is now a valuable historical record of the dying days of the site as a production facility.
The footage is now on a DVD that's being donated to the Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust.
A short extract is included here with permissions.
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Building owners say they will discuss credible ideas for its future
The former ice factory was completed in 1900 and stopped manufacturing ice 90 years later. Since then it has stood empty but is still owned by Associated British Ports. They say they will consider any credible future options for the building:
– ABP spokespersonThe port of Grimsby is a modern and developing operational port. It is currently seeing multi-million pound investment by ABP and its customers which will support significant business development and bring new jobs to the locality. ABP has for a number of years held discussions with heritage and regeneration experts to consider their proposals for the restoration of the Ice Factory. We will continue to discuss with GGIFT any credible opportunity it may bring forward which does not compromise on the future operational needs of a working port.
Campaigner: The building has to bring people in from outside the region
For the past two years the Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust has been starting to look at ideas for bringing the old building back into use. The Chair of the group Vicky Hartung says they are considering different options before moving into producing more definite plans.
So far they have been working closely with the Prince's Regeneration Trust and other organisations such as the Architectural Heritage Fund and English Heritage. It is hoped that any new use will bring more people and investment to the town.
Pictures show ice factory's decay
Photographs from inside the now almost derelict ice factory show how badly it has fallen into disrepair. There are holes in the floor and part of the ceiling has caved in.
Engineers who have been inside the building have concluded that although it is badly decayed it is structurally sound. It is not in danger of collapse.
Much of the factory's inner workings are still visible and it is hoped they could be conserved and restored to be used as a heritage attraction once the building is made safe.
Campaign to save Grimsby's former ice factory
Grimsby's former ice factory is one of the only such relics of the nation's fishing heritage, now people are campaigning to save it.
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INTERVIEW: Millions to be spent on Lincoln Castle
Historical researcher Helen Bates has spoken to Calendar about millions of pounds being spent to revamp Lincoln Castle.
Millions to be spent on Lincoln Castle
Detailed plans showing how £20 million will be spent revamping Lincoln Castle have been shown off to members of the public for the first time.
The historic site will get a new exhibition centre including a special vault to hold the Magna Carta and visitors will be able to do a complete lap of the castle walls for the first time. James Webster's been to take a look.
Architect: The new building will slot in seamlessly but not intrude
Architect Andrew Arrol says it takes many years of designing buildings before you feel confident in taking on a project such as this. He says the new development will have to slot into the site seamlessly in a way which doesn't intrude on those buildings around it.
Images show transformation planned for Lincoln Castle
The centrepiece of the new development will be a new Magna Carta vault. The team at the castle previously considered displaying it in the old men's prison but decided that sends out the wrong message about the document, and the surroundings would be too bright and may damage it.
The men's prison, housed in the building shown below, will be opened up to the public again. Access is not currently possible.
The development will also make it possible to walk a full lap of the castle walls. Special ramps and a lift will be installed to allow access for those with mobility problems, but in a way that doesn't detract from the historical nature of the structure.
