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Thefts, Death and Fights at Punch Bowl Pub – Spalding

The earliest reference I can find is from Stamford Mercury in November 1770 where it was written - Whereas a Gelding was left, on the 15th day of August last, with a saddle, bridle and pad, at the hou…
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Murder in Spalding

In November 1830 two young boatman James Tomlinson and James Munton were passing the Angel public-house in Double Street, Spalding when they made some observation to a man named Richard Cross. Richard…
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Captain John Henry Vine

I would have loved to have known my Great Grandfather Captain John Henry Vine (1845-1923). What tales of the voyages he made during his life as a seafarer he could have told me. Maybe I inherited some…
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Start of Winsover Rd Then and Now

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Christian & Dobbs stand at the Long Sutton Show, 5th July 1953

Chain Bridge Forge has connection with this company. Rachel Rose, Joseph Rose daughter married into the family in the early 1800’s    …
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A Collection of Adverts by Local Companies

David Gray has kindly donated his collection of adverts. Can you advert more? Click on photos to view gallery,…
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Gosberton High St

3 pics of Gosberton High St. Postcard from 1951 but actual picture maybe older. Second my aunt getting in her Morris Minor at Central Garage about 1964. Third one central Garage again taken in the 197…
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Duke of Cambridge – Gosberton

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Mary Farrow

Mary Farrow (nee Cragg) developed the ketchup brewing / ketchup manufacturing business of her husband Joseph Farrow (1850 - 1939). She died on May 22nd, 1926, and Sir Richard Winfrey (Liberal MP fo…
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John Beagles

John Beagles was born on 11 June 1844 in Whaplode Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire. He was one of 7 children born to John & Jane Beagles. Jane was daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth Booth of Doningto…
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