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The Story of Springfields Video

The documentary traces the building and opening of the Springfields Centre. click HERE…

Queen Mother comes to Springfields

Queen Mother opening Springfields Gardens in 1986

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother opening Springfields Gardens, 17th April 1986…

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…

Reg Dobbs meeting the Queen Mother at Springfields

Anybody know the year? What was the celebration?…

Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Parade, Spalding

This photo shows the parade which was to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee making its way through the Sheep Market, Spalding in 1897. Click on image to enlarge…