THE bitterness of the 'Cod Wars' of the 1970s has now mostly been forgotten, but it will be recalled in a forthcoming exhibition at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.
Opening on June 9, 'Fish ‘n’ Quips' will display more than 40 satirical newspaper cartoons which have been loaned by the Embassy of Iceland in London.
It features many original pieces from some of Britain’s best newspaper cartoonists, collected by Niels P. Sigurðsson, Ambassador of Iceland between 1972 and 1976.
We are now friendly again with Iceland, and its UK ambassador, Sturla Sigurjónsson, will attend the opening.
Says Mr Sigurjónsson: "Despite the jocular term, Cod Wars, these conflicts had serious implications.
"For Iceland, control and sustainable harvesting of fish-stocks was a matter of national economic survival.
"For the UK, the longstanding way of life of whole communities, not least in Grimsby, were at stake.
"However, strong feelings at the time never diminished the mutual respect and affinity felt on both sides.
"This is reflected in the contemporary drawings and in the relationship between the two countries today."
Running concurrently with Fish 'n' Quips, there will also be a 'Sea to Sale' exhibition exploring the historical connections between Grimsby and the famous Billingsgate Fish Market in London.
The exhibitions will run from Thursday 9 June until the end of December between 10am and 4pm, except on Mondays.
Admission will be free.
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