BRIGG TREES REMIND US OF TWO SPECIAL LADIES

The tree planted in Brigg by The Princess of Wales

Brigg trees dedicated to Diana, The Princess of Wales, and Mary Scanlon having come into bloom.

Both are near the Old River Ancholme – not many yards apart but separated by the County Bridge.

Mary was the long-serving landlady of the Nelthorpe Arms pub, in Bridge Street, working alongside husband Myles. Her tribute is in the pub’s beer garden.

Many people in town still refer to this hostelry as Scanlon's.

Lady Diana planted her tree during a visit to Brigg and there’s a plaque close to the base of the trunk, giving details.

She was famously described as England’s Rose by Bernie Taupin in lyrics written specially for Sir Elton John to sing at her funeral service.

Bernie  grew up in Omwby-by-Spital, just off the A15 when you drive from Brigg to Lincoln. It's a nice little place - well worth a look, if you've never been before.

Mary Scanlon's tree in the Nelthorpe Arms beer garden, viewed from Bridge Street, Brigg.