Grimsby School of Art

Grimsby School of Art’s history can be traced back to its roots in 1886. A local newspaper announced that an Art Class would commence, on October 29th, 1886 in the town. The class was originally taught by a lady teacher from nearby Hull School of Art and any qualifying students were awarded certificates by the South Kensington Department of Science & Art the forerunner of the Royal College of Art. Within a decade land was acquired and a new Municipal School of Art was opened in 1898. Nothing really changed until 1944 when the Education Act saw the merger of the Municipal School of Art & Crafts with two other education establishments, The Nautical School and a Technical College. These were collectively renamed as Grimsby College of Further Education. This, in turn, has seen several name changes and is today known as the Grimsby Institute. Staff and alumni have included Arthur Wade, Principal, 1944-1953, Peter Todd, Peter Brannan, Nicholas Volley, Pip Warmoth and Edward Brannan.