We think this archive picture of Brigg Town Football Club may have been taken to mark the end of an era in the long history of the world's seventh oldest surviving team.
The line-up, featuring legendary official Harry Williams, of Grammar School Road, on the extreme right, is accompanied by the caption "Brigg Town FC 1960-61."
The Zebras relocated from a ground behind the Brocklesby Ox pub, off Bridge Street, in 1960 to begin developing land off Hawthorn Avenue, where it is still based 60 years later.
The background of the image does not show houses on Hawthorn Avenue, the estate of post-war prefabs that existed in 1960, properties on East Parade or the Recreation Ground, which prompts us to suggest it was taken just before the club, established in 1864, made the move across town.
Note the very basic changing accommodation available to players 60 years ago; today's EC Surfacing Stadium (to use the correct name) has fine facilities.
Can anyone who takes a keen interest in the history of Brigg Town FC confirm our thoughts about the location of this archive 'find' from 60 years ago?
Brigg Blog will be happy to donate the original print to the club if today's officials would like to add it to the archive section on display in the clubhouse bar. Just drop us a line by email or through Facebook, or give us a call.
IF YOU ENJOY VISITING THIS WEBSITE REGULARLY TO FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON, WE'RE ASKING YOU TO CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TOWARDS OUR COSTS. MUCH TIME AND EFFORT IS PUT INTO FINDING AND PROCESSING STORIES AND PHOTOS. IF YOU WANT TO DONATE, PLEASE SEND A CHEQUE, MADE PAYABLE TO NIGEL FISHER, TO 10 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, BRIGG, NORTH LINCS, DN20 8DD. PAYMENTS IN CASH ALSO WELCOME AT ANY TIME.
