BRIGG BUSINESS WOULD HAVE BEEN 100 NEXT YEAR

This plaque above the door of one of the town houses in Bigby Street, Brigg, is all that remains of famous garage firm Layne's that once occupied this site and a good deal more. George Layne was one of the pioneers of the motor industry in North Lincolnshire and if his company had continued it would now be planning how to celebrate its centenary during 2014. Our grandad, Charles Taylor (1896-1990) spent much of his working life as a coach painter/signwriter at Layne's and was there well into his 70s, part-time. The firm dealt with vehicles of many types and you may have seen some fine period pictures of lorries and vans with their shiny paintwork and lettering.