Robert Bester posted -
A brilliant series of photos from Kelvin Foster. Big thank you to Kelvin.
The map shows how extensive the railway sidings were at Spalding plus a series of photographs whi…
Here is an interesting old photo of Sutton Bridge. Taken when the New Swing Bridge was under construction, in its finishing stage. 1897.
Lots of interest in photo , the engine turntable can be clearl…
During the winter months fields were often a quagmire in which conventional haulage methods were beset with difficulties. This raised particular problems with getting the potato crop to the …
Spalding Railway Station seen from the water tower. Just look at how busy it once was! The main station building is in the centre of the image, while the curved siding running at the top left of the i…
Above: Quadring level crossing, 1901-1902, looking towards the village down Town Drove.
Below: the level crossing in 1901-2 looking away from the village, up Town Drove:
Below: The Flying Sc…
Twenty has been the topic of a once famous railway riddle: How many stations are there between Bourne and Spalding?
Twenty is a small village on Bourne Fen, which is 3 miles to the east of Bourne, …
Jane Cooper memory - Spalding Eight Gates with the original Hardy and Cliftons cake shop, old lorries and lots of cyclists and old cars, waiting for a Steam Train no doubt.
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