It was heartening to see many traders serving shoppers at the Thursday market held in Brigg yesterday (Thursday, April 29) and also the number of people who turned out to support their efforts.
These pictures were taken around 10.30am when the market was busy, despite chilly 5C temperatures (well below average for the time of year) which meant stall-holders and customers donning winter clothing in many cases.
In addition to the dozen-or-so stalls set out by North Lincolnshire Council in the Market Place and Wrawby Street there were trailers and vans selling cheese, fish and meat.
We've visited and photographed the Thursday market not too long ago when the number of stalls had dipped, but things have certainly picked up since then - a welcome and optimistic sign.
A second look at the town centre around 1.30pm yesterday saw some traders packing up their stalls and preparing to head off home before April rain showers arrived - the morning having seen some hail for a time as well as sunny spells.
Brigg was awarded its market charter way back in the early 13th century. Thursdays see the main general market operating from 8am, with a smaller version on Saturdays. Once a month the latter supplements the very popular farmers' market which was founded 21 years ago by North Lincolnshire Council.
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