GLAD TIDINGS AS BRIGG LANDLORD CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WITH CUSTOMERS

Having now completed eight years in charge of the Dying Gladiator in Brigg, Eugene Irwin is the town's longest-serving current landlord.
A celebratory event was held last night (Sunday, July 25) featuring rockabilly music from The Moonshiners in the beer garden and later a disco.
There was a large cake to mark the occasion, and Eugene was presented with an inscribed tankard by bar manager Michelle Dunnion on behalf of the staff.
Many customers of this historic Bigby Street hostelry, known to many as The Glad, popped in to support the anniversary 'do' and pass on their thanks to mine host for his efforts.
People enjoyed the craic - Eugene hailing from The Emerald Isle - and warm and sunny weather proved ideal.
The past 16 months have presented many challenges for all Brigg's pubs and licensed clubs, but last week saw the Government lift its table service-only restriction, mandatory mask wearing and social distancing rule.
The Dying Gladiator is the only pub in the country with this name and has a statue of a stricken warrior above its main entrance - the sculpture being inspired by a 19th century landlord and builder's Grand Tour of Italy and The Vatican.
The pub premises are grade two listed and in the heart of the Brigg Conservation Area.

PICTURED: Above - Eugene with staff behind the bar at the Dying Gladiator last night; below - with manager Michelle and the tankard (also seen displayed on the bar).