BRIGG PAYS ITS RESPECTS TO PRINCE PHILIP, THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Flags in Brigg were flying at half-mast over the weekend in memory of Prince Philip - The Duke of Edinburgh who died on Friday, aged 99. They are expected to remain like this for the remainder of this week.
He visited Brigg in 1977, accompanying his wife, the Queen, during a royal visit to the town during her Silver Jubilee year.
Having arrived by car along the A18, they watched a summer pageant being performed at the Recreation Ground, on the area of well-tended grass used by Brigg Town Cricket Club for its home games.
Among those forming the welcoming party for the royal guests were Town Mayor Coun Bryan Robins, Town Clerk Joseph J. Magrath, Glanford Mayor Coun Phil Wood and Robert Crosby, Glanford's Clerk & Chief Executive.
The Duke also accompanied Her Majesty when she opened Scunthorpe's new Anchor steelworks, off Brigg Road, in 1974, and also the official opening ceremony of the landmark Humber Bridge in 1981.
As young people, many in the Brigg area, over the years, took part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, which he founded.
During the Second World War he saw active service as an officer aboard Royal Navy ships.
Brigg Town Council sent its condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and her family "at this very sad news."
North Lincolnshire Council, which owns the Hewson House offices on Bigby Street and other civic buildings in Brigg, issued a statement on Friday.
On behalf of the unitary authority the Mayor, Coun Jonathan Evison, said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
“On behalf of North Lincolnshire we would like to offer our sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family at this sad time.
“Prince Philip served with bravery and distinction during World War II and dedicated his long life to this country and its Queen.
“Many in North Lincolnshire have benefited from the charities he has supported, particularly young people who took part in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.
“We also remember him when he visited Normanby Hall with her Majesty the Queen as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002. He also presented DoE Gold awards in Scunthorpe’s 20-21 on the same day.
“He dedicated his life to duty and we join the Queen and the Royal Family in mourning his loss.
“As a mark of our deep respect, the flags at Church Square House and Hewson House will be flying at half-mast and will remain so until after the funeral of His Royal Highness.
“Due to current restrictions, we are unable to open books of condolence, however they can be found online in due course at www.royal.uk ”

PICTURED: The Hewson House flag in Brigg yesterday (Saturday, April 10) at half-mast to mark the Duke's passing.