Grimsby's former House of Fraser set for Edwardian restoration
The council have received two grants for the project
Last updated 6th Feb 2026
North East Lincolnshire Council has secured two grants to restore a former House of Fraser in Grimsby, aiming to revive the buildings' Edwardian roots.
The "Window to 1913: Restoring 9-29 Victoria Street, Grimsby" project has received a £62,043 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and a £50,000 grant from Historic England.
These grants will help towards hiring a conservation architect and heritage specialists.
Plans include restoring the building's shopfront to its original Edwardian design and performing repairs including: roof repairs, structural reinforcements, and refurbishing the brick courtyard.
The building's 1913 property, originally known as Guy & Smith, may make a return.
The council are hoping to replace the current 1970s shopfront with one inspired by the Edwardian Guy & Smith.
The project will also involve heritage-themed activities, such as exhibitions and skill workshops so the community can get involved.
The Grimsby House of Fraser closed down in March 2020, following a national buy-out in 2018.
The Council bought the buildings in December 2023.
David Walsh, Principal Adviser - Partnerships for Historic England, said: “We are delighted to support the council to help revitalise Victoria Street. The former House of Fraser buildings can tell a fascinating story about Grimsby and its people.
"The aim is to reinstate some wonderful shopfronts which, together with the new leisure and market development next door, will help give Grimsby the high quality street scene it deserves.”