Eva Mary Allen, the early years
The lifestyle of a working-class family in which I grew up. I do not know if it is typical of the rest of our kind, but it may serve to…
The lifestyle of a working-class family in which I grew up. I do not know if it is typical of the rest of our kind, but it may serve to…
A postcard titled ” Edinburgh Walk, Holbeach ” used in 1921 Click on image to enlarge…
The elderly lady on this postcard circa 1910-1920 feeding chickens is believed to be Mrs Rose Ann Smedley of 9 Green Bank Crowland. She is listed on the 1911 census…
The shop of W.Fletcher, Outfitters of 6 Market Place, Spalding. Photo thought to date from around 1920…
I live in Holbeach Clough, South Lincolnshire and have been renovating a house for the last few years, as I started to strip back the layers and dig foundations etc…
…Part 2 – 1920s Part 3 – 1930s Part 4 – 1940s Part 5 – 1950s Part 6 – 1960s Part 7 – Subjects, Shows, Departments and Activities Part 8…
Paten & Co. (Peterborough) Ltd. began in 1928, but the start of today’s Private Limited Company was but a legal step, because Alfred John Paten (1873-1950), had come to Peterborough…
This photo of Holbeach Manor was taken from an advert when the Manor was put up for sale in the 1970’s. A brief description from the sale said it was…
(Born in 1858) English Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for the Holland with Boston constituency from 1918 until 1924. He was born in Spalding, Lincolnshire, and…
…the Record: Women, Refugees and Relief, 1914 – 1929, published by Peter Lang (2010). Since her move to Lincolnshire in 2005, Katherine has studied the help given to Belgian refugees…
Soames steam lorry, manufactured by Clayton & Shuttleworth of Lincoln The registration which dates from around 1910, suggests the vehicle was purchased secondhand. Soames also owned this small lorry…
1st November 2020 marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of my great-grandfather James Carter. James was born to Edmund and Caroline Carter at 33 Double Street on 1st November…
Does anyone on this page live in Benton Close in the village? If so you may be unaware where the name came from. It is named after the brave man…
Gosberton War Memorial, at the junction of the High Street and Mill Lane. It honours the fallen from the First World War and the Second World War. The memorial consists…
Sidney Duvall, Wine Merchant, Little London c 1900’s now Peatlings Little London c 1920’s Cross Bros (Now Peatlings warehouse) Little London, taken before 1903 when they moved. …
Good Evening, I am researching my family tree and would like to ask a few questions please 🙂 My grandmother was Doris Vellam born 1922 at 32 Double Street. Please…
Tyndall’s Mill – before, during and after the fire. According to the Holbeach Past book the mill burnt down on March 21st 1928 Pictures from Malcolm Pepper click on the…
Long Sutton Fire Brigade are celebrating their 150th Anniversary in 1984. This is a photograph taken in 1919 at the unveiling of the War Memorial, and in the background you…
Possible Spalding Map 1300c Spalding Map 1732 1700 Map of North Level “click to enlarge” Grundy Map of 1732 Spalding Map 1850 Spalding Work House 1903 Ayscoughfee 1900 Spalding 1925…