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unusual facts about Great Grimsby



George Doughty

Standing as a member of the Liberal Party, Doughty was elected at the 1895 general election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Great Grimsby, defeating the sitting Liberal Unionist MP Edward Heneage by a majority of 181 votes (2.2%).

Sowerby, West Yorkshire

The summer home of the MP for Great Grimsby, Austin Mitchell, is situated in the town, and the mansion of Fieldhouse was the seat of the Stansfeld family, who contributed much to the local community, including building St Peter's church.


see also

Robert Heron

Sir Robert Heron, 2nd Baronet (1765–1854), British Whig politician, Member of Parliament (MP) for Great Grimsby 1812–18 and Peterborough 1819–47