JOURNEY BACK IN TIME

From Phil Allen, Brigg Amateur Social Historians

The March BASH meeting at Brigg & District Servicemen’s Club was A
Nostalgic Journey Around Brigg - an illustrated talk by chairman
Josie Webb and secretary Pat Parkinson.
Josie's and Pat's talk covered a period going back to the 19th century. They showed many features of Brigg, such as the cinema, that are now fond but distant memories. Further back they showed images of the surprisingly large crowds, in Bridge Street and other places, celebrating the Coronation of King George V in 1911. Also the public transport of much earlier times, such as the picturesque horse-drawn Winterton Express, brought a smile to our faces.
As well as the changes over the years they also showed the continuity with
some areas and shops and pubs looking pretty much as have for over 100
years. Pictures of Brigg Market showed that it has been a constant and
hugely popular feature over the years. This BASH meeting was a very enjoyable and extremely well attended event.
The next, on Tuesday 6th April, is Yeller-Belly Years (Growing-up in Lincolnshire 1930-1950) - a talk by John Rhodes (former Brigg man) on his childhood years living in Central Square and attending Brigg Grammar School.
Pictured: March BASH meeting speakers Josie Webb (left) and Pat Parkinson (right) with Dick Neall, a member of the audience.