< PreviousTUSTINGS, NORTHSTREET, WINTERTONThis stunning 5 bedroomhome with open views andset within approx. 2.46 acresof landscaped grounds, is afamily residence ofdistinction and generouswarmth. The 20’7 Reception Hall opens to 3reception rooms and a bespoke ChiselwoodBreakfast Kitchen whilst the 28’5 Garden Roomlinks home to garden.Tustings: defined by dreams – built for living.01652 783030newtonfallowell.co.ukbrigg@newtonfallowell.co.ukMOWDEN HOUSE,WRAWBYRecently refurbished,superior 4 bedroomdetached home of flexibilityand charm standing inapprox. 1 acre of lawnedgardens. The epitome ofrelaxed socialising with a stunning Kitchen,Breakfast room and 3 further Receptions. All ofthe Bedrooms boast en-suite facilities and thereis a possible ground floor suite. Mowden House – Home at last.MELTON ROSS HALLFrom derelict shell to countryestate: 20 years of consideredrestoration has produced astunning Grade II listed familyresidence arranged over 3 floorsand comprising 10 bedrooms, 4bathrooms, 8 ground floorrooms. Set in 9.77 acres ( approx. ) of parkland groundswith a fishing lake. The separate Coach House is alsosuited to further improvement if required. A uniquefamily home with no upward chain.Melton Ross Hall – history rebuilt.THE MANOR HOUSE,ELSHAMAn outstanding example ofan important Grade II listedfamily home in one of theregions’ premier residentialvillages. Superbly balanced5 bedroom residenceretaining much historic interest with attachedBarns, Garaging and Stable. A home of warmthand welcome which wears its history lightly.The Manor House – A life well lived.Where Homes Are Valued!30.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 09:40 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY31BRIGGBrigg is renowned as a thriving markettown and “the gateway to theLincolnshire Wolds.” Situated in NorthLincolnshire, at the junction of the RiverAncholme and east to west transportroutes, the town has been used as acrossing point of the Ancholme forthousands of years, even receiving itsname from the bridge constructed acrossthe river to make journeys simpler.Markets have been held in the townsince they were granted by the RoyalCharter in the 13th century. Certainly abig draw for Brigg, markets are heldevery Thursday and Saturday in theMarketplace and overflow onto WrawbyStreet, where you can find everythingfrom pet accessories to seasonal plantsto pastries and old-fashioned pick-and-mix on offer. Adding to the Marketplaceexperience, entertainment often plays inthe nearby bandstand. For foodies, thereis also a monthly Farmers Marketoffering a selection of free range andorganic meats, cheeses, jams, chutneys,and seasonal fruit and vegetables -absolutely divine. After meanderingthrough the markets on a trip to thetown, why not extend your excursion inthe pedestrianised centre with a visit tothe numerous independent shops andboutiques, and then relax in a tearoomor a pub. In the shopping centre ofBrigg alone there are nine inns, many ofwhich serve local beers and host regularlive music. One Brigg pub, theYarbrough Hunt, has even been includedin the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for2019.Remaining in the Marketplace, one canfeel and appreciate the history of thetown with the Angel building, a restored18th century former coaching inn with anearly mock Tudor façade now home tothe Brigg Heritage Centre, the library,Local Link and the Courtyard Café. At theheritage centre one can learn moreabout Brigg’s rich history and see thetown’s famous 3,000-year-old Bronze Age‘Raft’, a national treasure which wasrescued from the River Ancholme and isonly one of two on display in the country.The Buttercross is another key Briggbuilding. Once the town hall, it nowhosts the Tourist Information Centre, actsas a wedding venue, and is currentlybeing refurbished and will have itsweather vane repaired ahead of its 200thanniversary next year.Not only a centre for retail therapy,Brigg has a thriving arts scene. The SteelRooms is a central location for this. Thegallery presents the work ofcontemporary artists, composers andThe beautyof BriggWith markets, boutiques,an arts scene and historichalls nearby, Brigg is atown with a lot to offer.33 Á31-34.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 10:00 Page 132 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYDublcheckCleaning––Established 1993 ––For a free no obligation quote call:Graham Hunt 07817 288369graham.hunt@dublcheck.co.ukPremium Commercial cleaning servicewithout a premium priceFOR THATOLD FASHIONEDPERSONAL SERVICEBRIGG BEDSCome visit our showroom at Princes Street, Brigg, DN20 8HGTel: (01652) 651828 Email: briggbeds@hotmail.co.ukwww.briggbeds.co.uk10% OFFVOUCHER**OFFER TO BE USED ONLY ONCEPER CUSTOMERSUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS• Clothing Alterations & Repairs • Fitting Room & Express Service• Fabrics, Haberdashery, Patterns • Crafts Fabrics & Fat Quarters• Soft Furnishing ServiceMonthly programme of workshops in Patchwork, Embroidery,Felting, Free Machine Embroidery, Overlocking, Crochet & SewingYOUR ONE STOP SEWING SHOPTel: 01652 650047 Email: info@jaylaurs.co.uk54 Wrawby Street, Brigg DN20 8JE15 Bigby Street, Brigg, North Lincs DN20 8EJTel: 01652 650 520Comforts Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincs DN15 6PNTel: 01724 280 082J. NaylorFuneral DirectorsIndependent Funeral Directorswww.jnaylor-funerals.co.ukWe have experienced staffto personally help you withyour individual needs.Planning for thefuture?We can help you arrange afuneral now or help if you areplanning for the future.Member of National Associationof Funeral DirectorsThe Auction Centre, Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RNE:sales@eddisonscjm.comT:+44(0)1724 334 411W:www.eddisonscjm.comAuctioneers and Valuers Honest valuations free of charge from expert valuers.If you have items you would like valued we can give youan estimate, just send us an email with some photographsand if you wish we can enter them into our next monthlyauction on Tuesday 4 December.3 Valuation Clinics for you to choose from...The Angel Suite -Every Thursday - 9am - 12 noonThe Angel Suite, Market Place, Brigg, DN20 8LDEddisons CJM - Every Friday - 9am - 12 noonEddisons CJM Auction Centre, Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RNMelcot Garden Centre -1st Tuesday of the month - 10am - 12 noonMelcot Garden Centre, Kirton Rd, Messingham, DN17 3RDNo Appointment Needed!Professional Auctioneers and Valuers dedicated to servingLocal Businesses and the Local Community31-34.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 10:00 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY33BRIGGpoets and runs events and workshopswhere you can learn how to do anythingfrom creating pendants to creating 3Dbirds with textile art - prime for anyaspiring creative. There is also awonderful café that uses local andindependent suppliers. Live, Love &Create is another spot for creativeindividuals, where one can take part invarious craft activities and makeceramics. Like The Steel Rooms, thisvenue hosts workshops for all ages andabilities. On top of this, adding to thetown’s arts scene, Sir John NelthorpeSchool is planning to create an arts andculture centre in the town to celebratethe 350-year anniversary of education atthe school. The centre, which is to serveboth the school and the community, willhost artists and performers from a localto national level.There are a number of established artsgroups in the town as well, which onewould love to get involved in, such asthe Brigg Amateur Operatic Society whostaged on a successful production of‘Scrooge’ last year and are returning thisNovember with ‘The Sound of Music’.Additionally there are the Brigg Singers,a mixed voice choir that has been aroundsince 1993 and performs at musicfestivals across the area, and Brigg LiveArts community group, who promotemusic, drama, art and dance for peopleof all ages in the town. There arenumerous other intriguing clubs in Brigg,outside of the arts also, including theBrigg Amateur Social Historians (BASH),who promote interest in local history andsupport historical events in the town, andGlanford Boat Club, which formed in1934 and has over 100 members.Even though Halloween has passed,now we are experiencing darker winterevenings, it would be amiss if one didnot experience one of Brigg’s ghostwalks. On the walk, organised by BASH,a guide will take you around the centreof the town to known sightings of ghosts,34 Á31-34.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 10:00 Page 3“Proud of our History,Excited by our Future”WWW.PEACOCK.CO.UKPremier Agricultural Dealership in Lincolnshire & YorkshireBrigg - Corringham - Halsham - Louth - Selby34 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYBRIGGand you will hearstories of soldiers inthe English Civil War,the crowds who cameto hear John Wesleypreach and the famedghost that has beenseen on the balcony of The Angel.Just outside the town there are some more great sightsto revel in. Wrawby Post Mill is one of these, is the lastsurviving Post Mill in the North of the country and has awonderful collection of vintage farming tools. Elsham Hallis another site to relish, boasting a contemporary walledgarden, a guinea pig village, carp lake, butterfly walk,adventure playground, a tearoom and many differenttypes of animals. Scawby Hall, a Grade I listed Jacobeanmanor house, is also near the town and has traditionalVictorian gardens - though one must mention the hall isonly open between May and August.Though a small town, Brigg hosts a variety of successfulfairs and festivals including the Live Arts Festival, theNorth Lincolnshire Music and Drama Festival - which hasbeen running since 1900 - the August Horse Fair, andBrigg Bike Night. The next events in the Brigg Calendarto look out for though are Brigg’s Christmas fair at theend of this month and the town’s parade on 11thNovember for Remembrance Day. Starting on StationRoad, the parade will march to St John’s Church for aservice, and then go on to Brigg’s war Memorial for theSounding of the Calls and two minutes silence. Thecouncil received 10 transparent ‘Silent Silhouettes’ ofsoldiers to be part of the services which will be aroundBrigg to be viewed. A beautiful town with a rich heritage,wonderful shopping and arts opportunities, and greatsights, Brigg is certainly deserving of a visit.31-34.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 10:00 Page 4Local business bashraises funds for cancerHeld at Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort in Brigg, this fundraising event was in aid ofprostate cancer. There was a range of guests from local businesses such as SteelCentre 4, Marshall BMW Scunthorpe and sponsor Floor & Wall. A great evening washad by all and precious funds were raised for an important cause. NICK OVER, JUNE MARSHALL,DAVID EDWARDS, MICHAELLAVIZANI, JACQUI EDWARDSFLOOR & WALLS (SPONSOR) STEVECUNNINGHAM, CRAIG BROOKES, IANCROSBIE, NIGEL CROADSTEEL CENTRE 4, SHAY EDDY, MARTINHALL, ROGER BUSS, PETER REEDEMARSHALL BMWSCUNTHORPE,TREVOR BEAN, ANDYKEIGHTLEY, NIGELTIMMIS, RYANHORTONBEAUTY AT THE GATE TEAM, PAULBEATTY, DAN BELL, TEXWILLIAMSON, GLENN MILESINSURANCEPARTNERSHIP,SHANE BEARDSLEY,JOHN FARNELL,DAVID EDWARDS,PAUL HODGSON,PAUL NEWMANPHOTOS: RICHARD PICKSLEYLINCOLNSHIRETODAY35SOCIAL SCENE35.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 14:03 Page 1LincolnshireheritageexploredWhichever way one approaches Louth themagnificent spire of St James’s church greets theeye. We visit to explore.The church completely dominates Louth towntoo being one of a trio of Lincolnshire’s most iconicparish churches, the others being Boston andGrantham, and its magnificence is such that in hisbook England’s Thousand Best ChurchesSimonJenkins gives Louth four stars out of five.It is believed that St James stands on an Anglo-Saxon monastery site of about 690AD and that amarket was first established at Louth around thattime. The Abbott Aethelheard was appointedArchbishop of Canterbury by Offa the King ofMercia some 100 years later. A church is certainlyknown here by 1170AD and was initially known asSt Mary’s.Before going inside it is well worth studying StJames’s exterior. Note particularly the magnificentwest door. But it is the tower and spire that reallytakes the breath away and they are bestappreciated by taking a short walk alongWestgate and then looking back. With a heightof 285 feet it is no surprise to discover this is thetallest parish church spire in England; even thepinnacles are 50 feet high, whilst theweathercock measures 5 feet and 7 inches. Ittook 15 years to build between 1501AD and1515AD.Note particularly the spacing of the crocketswhich are more widely spaced near the top tooffset perspective. Predictably the spire hasfallen victim to storm damage over the years -in 1587AD, 1627AD and 1634AD. It suffered afire too in 1635AD and was rebuilt to its presentappearance in 1844AD. Inevitably it hasattracted daredevils too! One example is thatof a local blacksmith who climbed up theoutside after drinking in the town’s MasonsArms in 1818. There’s a statue on the southporch that it is thought represents St James.The original C12th church was rebuilt about1247AD and again in 1447AD – but thatprobably took several years to complete.St James also played a pivotal role in one ofWhichever way one approachesLouth the magnificent spire of StJames’s church greets the eye. Wevisit to explore.36-37.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 14:03 Page 1can be found on St James’s collection ofancient wooden chests – known here as“hutches”. Such chests were a feature ofmost churches from the Middle Agesonwards and were used to safely storechurch valuables and documents. Oftenthey had multiple locks so that they couldonly be opened when both clergy andchurchwardens were present. The oldesthere, the Common Hutch, is fastened to ahuge log with iron bands. The next oldestis the Sudbury Hutch of 1504. There’s onefrom 1686 too and even a modern C20thone. The font is also worthy of attention.Louth is also well endowed with graffitiwith at least four hundred examplesknown, including masons’ marks. Manyare well worn and difficult to spot but theguides will help you – usually with the aidof a torch. They date from at least 1474onwards. St James is also especiallyfortunate in still having some of itsoriginal regalia in the form of C13thcrosses.In 1869 a restoration of St James wascarried out by the famous Louth architectJames Fowler who lived nearby. He wasLINCOLNSHIRETODAY37Lincolnshire’s most importantevents – the Lincolnshire Risingof 1536AD when the evensongsermon on the 1st Octobersparked a reaction amongst thetownspeople that set off the“Rising” across the county. Thevicar was eventually executed atTyburn. A blue plaque on thewall opposite the south porchcommemorates the event.The surfeit of architecturaland historic riches awaitinginside makes it difficult to knowwhere to start. Again, the towercommands immediate attentionwith its sunburst ceiling 86 feetabove ground level. Here too is the proofof Louth’s proud boast that Lincolncathedral may have its imp “but St Jameshas four!” Look for them high up on thecorner pillars. There are also some fairly demoniclooking creatures carved on the corbels inthe nave – wonderful examples ofmediaeval stonemasons’ skill and humour.The nave ceiling is Georgian with its cross-beams supported by a number of brightlycoloured, plaster angels; it was restored in1825 and all the pine woodwork cleanedin 1988 when the angels and bosses wererepainted.Other special interior features of interestinclude the Corporation pews from 1835with their elaborately carved armrests. Onthe pulpit there is more fine wood carvingof the twelve apostles, except that (if youcount them) there are only eleven! Arather shifty looking Judas Iscariot is therehowever but relegated to a tiny headhidden in the lower row foliage on thebase. There is rare mediaeval carving inthe Angel Chapel where two woodenangels are preserved. Yet more carvingfive times Louth’s mayor and there is ablue plaque outside his house just alongWestgate and also a memorial to him onthe wall of the south aisle.Like several other Lincolnshire churchesLouth’s elegant tower has recentlyprovided an ideal home for a pair ofperegrines falcons and three chicks havefledged in 2018.One final treasure – but unseen, hiddenaway in the roof – is the “Wild Mare”, ahuge wooden treadmill, twelve feet indiameter, dating from around 1501 andused in the construction of the tower. It isthought to be the only one left in anyparish church in England. (A small bookletwith detailed pictures of it is available.)Volunteer guides are always keen togreet and talk to visitors and my especialthanks must go to Brian Lockwell who wasso helpful on my visit. Oh – and there’s acafé too! An hour or two here will berichly rewarded – and of course historicLouth is worth exploring too. So perhapswe will do that next month?by Hugh Marrows36-37.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 14:03 Page 238 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFASHIONWrappingup for winterNovember’s the odd month out this time of year, stuck betweenthe end of autumn and the start of the party season. The upsideis that it gives you a chance to rock your winter fashions,because everyone deserves to look fabulous all wrapped up. 38-47.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 09:45 Page 1FASHIONMasaiThere’s no rules when it comes towinter fashion, so own thosewarmer tones and floral patterns.This ensemble from Masai is theperfect starting point. 38-47.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 09:45 Page 2Next >