Grantham Matters - An archive of Grantham's history

Who do you know in these Grantham Raft Races pictures from 40 years ago?

June 26, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

1982 Raft Race on the River Witham

1982 Raft Race on the River Witham

1982 Raft Race on the River Witham

1982 Raft Race on the River Witham

1982 Raft Race on the River Witham

1982 Raft Race on the River Witham

Grantham staff at Evansville University 50 years ago

June 26, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

THESE happy people are employees including catering staff and tutors celebrating Thanksgiving at University of Evansville, Harlaxton Manor in 1972. Together with some of their children, they enjoyed the American celebration with a feast including a hog with an apple in its mouth. Among those in the picture are Nellie Harte, Rose Sharpe, Val Scott, Pat King, Gerry Hindmarch and Lily Gilbert. The picture was sent in by Ann Gilbert,

Grantham ladies making amunition

June 25, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

BMARCo, Springfield Road, in 1962

Who remembers this Coronation street party?

June 25, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Coronation Street party in 1953. Arrow points to Tony Flatman From Angie Greensmith

Does anyone recognise these local ladies?

June 25, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

LADIES enjoyiong a ride on the waltzers at Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir Feast in 1962.

Do you know what these Grantham lads have won?

June 25, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Vic Fairbrother on here, Alan Crunchorn, Mick Johnson, Mick King, Steve Smedley, Alan Mottershaw, Ron Sheridan, Mick Toon From Paula Dickenson circa 1960

Who do you know in this Grantham protest?

June 24, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Protest March for jobs. St Peter’s Hill 1972

Do you remember this Grantham street?

June 24, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Rutland Street looking towards Wharf Road. Taken by Ted Burton

Rutland Street from Stanton Street. Taken by Ted Burton

Rutland Street ran roughly where the three lines of parking bays run in from the the old Maltings on Morrisons car park.

Do you recognise these Grantham lads?

June 23, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Aveling Barford annual gala parade outside the Angel & Royal Hotel, 1982.

Grantham made more fuss of Victoria’s Jubilee

June 23, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Watergate decorated for Queen Victoria’s Diamon Jubilee in 1897

Know any of these local lads?

June 23, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Houigham & Marston Cricket Club 1962 Back – Bill Farmer, B2?, Jack Gray, Denis Marston, Alan Pearson, Ralph Critchley; Front – Alec Critchley, Maurice Johnson, Les Slatedr, Ray Wright & David Burton. Sent in by David Slater

How North Street used to look

June 22, 2022 by Grantham Matters 2 Comments

Corner of North Street and James Street, looking south towards Watergate in 1962. Now Premier Court

Corner of North Street , looking north 1962

Corner of North Street and James Street

Who do you know in this KGGS photo?

June 22, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

KGGS Form 2S 1961-62

When Burton’s tailoring shop was brand new

June 22, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Pictured is Burtons new store at the junction of High Street and Market Place, built in the distinctive art deco style in 1933.

Official Opening of Burton’s menswear, High Street, in 1933. Foundation stone was laid by Stanley Burton.

Did you know these village lads?

June 21, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Caythorpe Boys FC 1947

Watergate before the car park

June 21, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

on the left going south – Cox the chemist, ? a cycle shop, Arbons (hardware) Clarke (butchers) Arbons (Toys) Abrahams (pork butchers. On the right the premises of Harrisons (prams/cases/osierware). Taken in 1960 before making way for the car park and Watergate House.

Do you know these girls from the Cherry?

June 21, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

1982 – Darts presentation Night at Westgate Club. Cherry Tree Darts Team. From left,Pat Andrew Lege Sec), Madge Gooch, Sheila Stancer, Howard Kilbourn (Grantham FC, presenting), Gisela Bullimore,Cheryl Davey,Mick Barthorpe, & Ian Stubbs (Grantham FC).

Learning to drive at Harrowby Infants

June 20, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

CHILDREN at Harrowby Infants School proved they had road sense as they carried out a traffic routine in the school playground at an open day in July 1962. Headteacher Miss M E Pick was very keen on road safety.

Who enjoyed shopping here?

June 20, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

Arbon toy shop Westgate 1982

Wh do you know in this Grantham photo?

June 20, 2022 by Grantham Matters Leave a Comment

1982_St Wulfram’s Appeal at the Swinegate shop.

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