Celebrations and Events Archives - Page 6 of 6 - South Holland Life Heritage and Crafts including Chain Bridge Forge

Coronation Channel Construction and Opening

To prevent further flooding to Spalding the Coronation Channel was created and opened in 1953. The photograph shows the work in progress and video below the opening ceremony. Click the link to see …

A celebration dinner by Spalding photographer J.W.Williamson

This photo is a bit of a mystery as the location of where the celebration dinner took place, which is the subject of this photo, is unknown. It is quite possible that it could be inside the old Corn E…

General William Booth addressing a gathering at Market Hill, Holbeach in 1905

This photo shows General William Booth,founder of the Salvation Army,addressing a large gathering at Market Hill,Holbeach in 1905 Click on image to enlarge…

Princess Alice, the Duchess of Gloucester, opening springfields first summer season July 1976

Newspaper article about Princess Alice, the Duchess of Gloucester, opening springfields first summer season in July 1976. In the photo, Princess Alice is seen with the late Leonard Van Geest, then cha…

Girl Guide Rally

Thanks to Malcolm Pepper for this addition, but can anybody tell us more?…

Wedding In Lutton, Lincs., 1919

This picture comes from Sharehistory and i couldn't resist this picture on a beautiful summer day. Much as we have today. Edith Needham (from Lutton) married Arnold Horsfield (West Yorkshire). …

German Field Gun arrives at Spalding Station, 23rd March 1916

Staff at Spalding Railway Station with a 77mm German field gun which was brought to the town by rail for an exhibition on the 23rd March 1916. This gun was captured at the battle of Loos, which was de…

Circus comes to Spalding

When the circus came to town in the early 1900's it was a spectacular event. The coach in this picture was hauled by 40 horses.…

J Wilkinson Stand

Please find attached the image of the J Wilkinson stand at the show (not sure which show?) It was stamped 7pm October 25th 1916 (I think I am reading that right) which obviously makes it during the Gr…

Celebration in Crowland 1913

This picture was originally published on Duncan Bray Facebook page. Does anybody know the reason for the celebration?…

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