The second phase of development of the iconic Alfred Enderby’s smokehouse on the port of Grimsby has begun to allow expansion of the business.
The smokehouse, first used as a blacksmiths, has been home to the fish curers since 1918. Earlier this year, the first phase of works at an adjacent building were completed, which included a new roof, renovation of original 1947 windows looking out over Royal Dock to the Dock Tower, and a full new system of gutters and downpipes.
Now, a second phase of works is under way which will completely transform the interior of building, known as Building 13, to expand the business.
Building 13 was constructed in 1947 as part of the post-war re-build of this area, the previous buildings have been demolished following bomb damage in World War 2.
It was built for the Marconi International Marine Communication Company, Ltd, who continued to use the building into the 1980s. By 1992, however, the full lease was assigned to Kevin Stanfield.
Alfred Enderby’s owner, Patrick Salmon, is now expanding into the building, which will have access through to the Smokehouse, creating a range of new facilities for his business.
He said: “We’re going to expand the smokehouse, giving us extra processing and office space as well as better mess facilities for our staff.”
Alongside this, he hopes to use the extra space to house cookery demonstrations and workshops, and a lift will be installed to make tours of the smokehouse more accessible.
