The Wyndham Park steam roller is a legend in the town, which thousands of children played on until it was taken away in 1999. It is now in Bristol.

It was presented to the town by Eddison Plant Hire, a once iconic company in Grantham. We know what happened to the roller, but what happened to Eddison Plant after it left their Harlaxton Road home (later the court) in 1994 for a new home on Spittlegate Level?

Taken in about 1964, this is the National School’s swimming team. Who can you name? From left.

Back – b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 b8 b9 b10;

Front – F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F1Q0 F11 F12.

It was sent in by Ian ‘Pugsey’ Parker (B2)

Rail trips from Grantham in 1959

Suzanne Hewis says…

While going through a few things today belonging to my Uncle Arthur Watchorn I came across this I thought you may be interested.

The paper is not in great condition as it has been around since 1918 so these are copies.

Now in 1918 Arthur would only have been a twinkle in his Dads eye so this clearly was his Father’s (my grandad) affectionate knows as Pop Watchorn.

For the younger ones, 1-0 (one shilling) is the equivalent of 5p, 1-4 (one-and-four pence) is about 6.5p and 1-10 is about 9p

Taken from St Wulfram’s Church tower in 1969