Wednesday, August 31, 2016

BRIGG REMEMBERS DIANA, THE PRINCESS OF WALES


It is 19 years today (August 31) since the death of Lady Diana, The Princess of Wales, in 1997, aged only 36.
Lady Diana came to Brigg in 1988 and unveiled this plaque (above) at the Buttercross  to mark the launch of the town's Rejeneration Project to improve many of our old buildings.
She planted this tree (below) which you can see at the side of the Spring's Parade car park. A plaque marking the occasion is within the flower bed near the trunk.
Lady Diana also visited the Falcon Cycles factory, off Bridge Street, meeting a number of staff. Management presented her with bikes for her sons, the then young princes.
Thousands of people are posting comments today on social media in memory of her.

The tree (centre right) planted by the Princess in Brigg, with the County Bridge in the distance.

Two views of the plaque under the tree planted by Lady Diana in Brigg
 

The riverside tree planted in Brigg by Lady Diana, The Princess of Wales.

A Scunthorpe Telegraph newsagent's billboard in Brigg three years ago, marking the 25th anniversary of The Day The Princess Came to Town.