Chainbridge Forge have recorded interviews with local residents that vividly illustrate how Spalding has changed since the early 20th Century. Follow the links below to hear about major events such as World War Two and the rise of the Flower Parade, as well as the social and commercial history of the town.
We are most grateful for the time and enthusiasm of all contributors.
Geoff Dodd Talks about his life and times as a blacksmith and proprietor of the Chainbridge Forge.
Blacksmithing and the Dodd family
Construction of Floats for the Flower parade
Memories of social change and the flower parade
Blacksmithing accounts and Day Books
The Forge and its surroundings
Marcia Egar talks about her life in Spalding
Stephanie Liquorish – Stephanie talks about her life and helping to construct the Flower Parade Floats.
A life and time of the Flower Parade
Retfood Wray – An interview with Bob Booth.
Alec Willson, Family and May Clark talk about growing up in Spalding
Alec Wilson
Keith Seaton talks about his family and living in Spalding
Val Willerton
Transcript of an interview with Geoff Dodd, Geoff Taylor and Tulip Radio