We are still awaiting a planning decision from North Lincolnshire Council on the application to replace the present Tennyson Close accommodation, off Albert Street, Brigg, with 24 new self-contained retirement apartments and communal facilities. Last we heard, councillors were making a 'site visit' to have a closer look. Whether the scheme is, or isn't, approved in its current form remains to be seen.
But who remembers the official opening of the current Tennyson Close grouped dwelling and when it took place?
It wasn't as long ago as many might think. Wednesday January 25, 1978 saw the High Sheriff of Humberside, Norman Jackson, unveil a plaque at the ceremony, attended by Mrs M. Burnes-Salmonds (warden), Mrs J. Sanderson (chairman, Tennyson Close housing committee), Coun Bryan Robins (Town Mayor of Brigg), Canon Roy Cochrane (Brigg Vicar) and Mr J B Strafford, vice-chairman of Havelock Housing Association Ltd.
The High Sheriff said he was sure if Tennyson (the Victorian era Lincolnshire poet) could see it he would be appreciative.
The £250,000 unit, comprising 20 bedsitting flats, four one-bedroomed flats and four one-bedroomed bungalows was built by Havelock Housing, with assistance from Glanford Borough Council, which was thanked at the ceremony for its support.
Afterwards, Coun Robins planted a commemmorative cherry tree in the grounds.
Mrs Burnes-SalmondS is still about; she now live in the Horse Paddock complex.
ReplyDeleteHavelock Homes are still building property in Brigg - I thinks there is a connection to the Rowntrees Trust.
Do you know Bryan Robins, Nige?
'Cannons to right of them,
Cannons to left of them,
Cannons in front of them,
Volley'd & thunder'd'
Sounds like a typical Saturday night in Brigg.
Point of interest:
Years after ALT wrote the poem, Rudyard Kipling petitioned to get the old light brigade soldiers a better standard of living.
If anyone watch 'Larkrise to Candleford' on tv last night...the story followed a similar plot.