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L to R. Mr Paul,Maurice Mud,Joseph Burwell,Mr Mud young Maurices dad. Maurice was killed on a boat sailing from Fosdyke to Hull in WW 2.
L to R. Mr Paul,Maurice Mud,Joseph Burwell,Mr Mud young Maurices dad. Maurice was killed on a boat sailing from Fosdyke to Hull in WW 2.
“SPALDING FLOWER PARADEÂ 1959 – 2013” A NEW BOOK has been created and published by Bryan Simpson telling the story of the 55 years of
Did you know – A Love Lane is often found in close proximity to a church and refers to love of the Almighty and was
I thought in this year of WW1 remembrance we should not forget the brave souls that lost their life in service to the country. The
In Geoff Dodd’s papers he had collected many of the Flower Parade programmes through the years. This website has decided to make them available. The initial
1800′s – Building is purpose built as a Blacksmith’s workshop 1826 – White’s Directory shows Francis South was Blacksmith at this time 1850 – 1860
A clipping found in Geoff’s Dodd archive (Lincoln Free Press?). The house was called Halmer Grange in Stonegate and was reputed to be one of
Another gem from Geoff Dodd’s Archive. The booklet list the businesses in Spalding and Mrs Tointon memories in I guess early 1900’s. The link takes
These maps are part of Geoff Dodd’s archive and I think they are something to do with putting new electricity cables in. Someone has written
These photographs are from Geoff Dodd’s archive. Does anyone have any memories of G M Follin? Were they the egg merchant in the High St?
So who remembers this shop? Where was it? Was it in the Crescent? Seems a shame all we have left is a paper bag.
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
Francis South The earliest known Blacksmith to operate at Chain Bridge Forge, and possibly its builder, Francis South is listed in the Pigots Trade Directory
Geoff Dodd  with his WW1 Douglas motorcycle. Click on the link to read the article AOS D 0222 Spalding-relic-of-the-First-World-War
The Construction of Flower Parade Floats – Part 1 The Construction of Flower Parade Floats – Part 2 The Construction of Flower Parade Floats –
Geoff Dodd in this interview talks about his grandfather account books and explains their contents. He also talks about the changes in the type of
Grandfather Herbert Seaton came to Spalding at the age of 14 to learn the trade of Baker.
By the year 1901 age 19 he was employed at Bates Bakery, 18, Winsover Road, Spalding as a Journeyman Baker. Soon after this
Geoff Dodd, local blacksmith, describes his family history as well as growing up around and working the Chain Bridge Forge, still open on Spalding High