History of Brigg, North Lincolnshire

Brigg began as a simple river crossing over the River Ancholme many thousands of years ago. Remains of one of the oldest boats found in this country were unearthed at a location near the present day Tesco supermarket. The town sprang into being as a market town when in 1204 a charter was granted. 2004 is the 800th centenary of Brigg.

If you have personal memories of Brigg or are curious about Brigg's history, send an email to ed@brigglife.co.uk.

Cawkwell and Nicholson's Yards: Do you have any information about these two yards?
The Angel: How did the Angel Hotel change into offices?
Titanic - a tale of two journeys: A fascinating presentation of a dive down to the wreck of the RMS Titanic
Borrill family: Information is sought about the Borrills and Grammar School Road
Heritage information / Brigg almanac: Information comes to light about the Victorian heritage project
Victorian heritage project: Do you have any information about Brigg's Victorian heritage?
BASH: Local churches: A popular talk by John Smith about Lincolnshire parish churches
6 Yarborough Court: Do you know any history of this listed building?
BASH talk: names: A fascinating talk about the origin of family names
BASH AGM September 2005: The BASH historical interests group goes from strength to strength
Re: Ancholme Lodge: A local historian throws some light on the Ancholme Lodge table cover
Pingley camp: Fascinating memories of working holidays at the Pingley ex POW camp
Ancholme Lodge: A table cover has been discovered from the Lodge from the turn of the previous century
Paradise Place: Do you have any memories or historical information about Paradise Place, the old Parish Hall or Whites lemonade factory?
Elwes Street memories: Memories of happy times in and around Elwes Street
VE Day pictures wanted: Do you have any pictures of VE day in Brigg in a shoebox in the attic??
Books about Brigg's history: Some recommended history book titles
Hildyard Porter Merchants - reply: Facts come to light about the Porter merchants
Mediaeval Michaelmas: The Ousekjarr Vikings descended on the Market Place and set up a camp
Harry Knott coal merchant: Tracing old photos and any info about Harry Knott of 16 Bridge Street, Brigg
Jacksons Stationers and Printers: Trying to find a copy of the Brigg Almanac
Cary Lane cottages: The interesting history of life on Cary Lane
Mediaeval Pageant: Pictures from the mediaeval pageant held as part of the 800 celebrations
Parish Boundaries / Bridge Street: Researching the history of Brigg's parish boundaries
Grammar School Road Cottages: What is happening with those old cottages behind Brian's?
Number 7, Market place: A draughtsman's tale about the MP's house
Hildyard Porter Merchants: Message in a bottle about a Brigg porter merchant