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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
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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
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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
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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
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2. Umbrellas
This post looks at the first umbrella in Spalding and it's later day droogs.
Jan 181 min read
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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
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My Parochial Town Part 5 - Fisticuffs at the Black Swan and a look to the future.
All towns have and need key meeting places that evolve over time and become centres for social and commercial activity and one of the...
Dec 13, 202411 min read
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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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