Bill Brocklesby, of Brigg, well-known for his connections with the town's Civic Society over many years, has produced a number of interesting booklets of an historical nature.
The Life and Times of Queen Katherine Howard and her visit to Brigg in 1541. Price £1.50
The Lincolnshire Rising of 1541. Price £1.50
A Short Illustrated History of Kingston-upon-Hull. Price £2.00
They are all on sale at the Tourist Information Centre in the Buttercross (above) or direct from Bill at Willesby House, Pingley Lane,
Brigg, DN20 9HA
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In 1541, both Henry VIII and Katherine (or Catherine) extensively toured England.....but in the same year her indiscretions became clear and she was imprisoned by the autumn of 1541.....and executed in February, 1542....
...the moral - don't visit Brigg, or you will die!!!!
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