Examples include Tansy, Gog Eye, Fluff, Fag Ash Lill, Banger, Tacker and Gig.
Sass, Temp, Moggy, Beaver, Knocker, Golly and Scoop are still in town!
And, of course, many folk answer to Dundy!
PICTURED: An unusual view of Brigg taken by Ken Harrison, looking towards Health Place.