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12. George Shepherd
it is possibly surprising to see Spalding celebrate the birth of socialist Labour politician George Shepherd in this Tory stronghold.
Jan 281 min read
11. Spalding's Earthquakes
A man who did not wish to be named was watching TV when he “felt a vibration in his legs and noticed a toy shaking on the settee beside him.
Jan 272 min read
10. The Chatterton Water Tower
Erecting this building was quite a feat requiring 22 miles of scaffolding
Jan 261 min read
9. The Great Fire of Spalding 1715 – and a Great Fire in Spalding 1870
“Fire! Fire! Fire! Such, no doubt, was the alarm given in the year 1715 when the red crawling serpent destroyed much of the town centre
Jan 252 min read
8. The Thunder Storm of 1842
Saturday 10th September 1842 saw a massive thunder storm hit Spalding with much lightning, at that time referred to as “electric fluid”...
Jan 241 min read
7. Spalding’s Last Duel of 1723
In 1723 a duel was fought in the White Hart yard, Spalding and Mr. William Emerson Lee received his death blow.
Jan 231 min read
6. Jimmy Hendrix and Barbeque 1967
On May 29th the Tulip Bulb Auction Hall in Spalding held an event titled Barbeque 67 featuring the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream...and more
Jan 225 min read
4. Spalding’s Pillory was called “White Willey”
The last person that stood in the pillory was Susan Meeks, by order of Dr. Shaw, for keeping a house of ill-fame in the year 1787
Jan 201 min read
3. William Booth founder of the Salvation Army lived in Spalding
"I was a weak and puny fellow when I came to the Fens" William Booth
Jan 191 min read
2. Umbrellas
This post looks at the first umbrella in Spalding and it's later day droogs.
Jan 181 min read
1. Going Down Below
Saying “going down below” is not referring to a trip to Australia, or even a sex act, but rather a trip down The Wash.
Jan 177 min read
51 REASONS FOR MARK STEEL TO BE IN SPALDING
Spalding deserves the full Mark Steel treatment and with this in mind I offer 51 facets of Spalding’s life and history.
Nov 9, 20242 min read
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