GRANTHAM
Classic photo of the Misses Camerons’ penny boats in the
Wharf, with the Straddle Warehouse in the background
The Straddle Warehouse being demolished
in 1929
Lee’s Yard in the early 1970s
The main Wharf area was filled in between
1959 and 1962 It was then progressively filled,
down to the Gas Works Lane area, from about
1964 to1970.
The last section down to Hollis’s Lane Bridge
was filled late 1970s to early 1980s.
Most of the demolished buildings ended up in
the canal.
Maybe there is hope for this section of
canal to be redeveloped.
Early plans considered by South
Kesteven District Council show a
reinstated canal and wharf area
surrounded by a residential area with
grassed areas and trees.
Map of the Wharf (published in 1957)