Brigg, North Lincolnshire - August 2006

Historical aerial photographs of Brigg

Here are some fascinating archive aerial pictures of Brigg, Lincolnshire. If you live in the central areas of Brigg you may be able to see your house as it was forty years ago. That is: if it was already built!

They were taken in the 1960s from a spray-helicopter by Claude Vaillant - a Frenchman who worked as a helicopter mechanic for Sepatom.

Sepatom was a French company which operated aerial spraying services for the Brigg Farmer's Company.

More: View Brigg aerial photographs.

More pictures from Brigg Fair and Brigg Horse Fair

Local trainee journalist James Martin has taken some excellent pictures of the Brigg Summer Fair and Brigg Horse fair, which capture the excitement of the day. View Brigg Fair pictures.

Service availability apology

Brigg Life would like to apologise for the 'downtime' of brigglife.co.uk. During August there has been unprecedented interest in the site which has meant that the 'bandwidth available' has been exceeded. If you experience problems connecting to brigglife.co.uk the best thing to do is to try a short while later when it may be possible to connect.

Dogs and wildlife put at risk by irresponsible minority

A small minority of irresponsible dog owners are creating a danger to wildlife and the public by allowing their dogs to roam uncontrolled. Pictured above are two feral dogs which were hunting along the banks of the River Ancholme in the centre of Brigg - where many families go with their infants to feed the ducks. The dogs, while running out of control, could be easily run down on the roads or attack wildlife while scavenging for food.

The black retriever cross has a red collar. Could the 'owners' of these animals please take their dogs under control before someone is injured? Daily Mail news feature: George Brown needs 200 stitches. If you see a stray hound call the dog warden on 01724 297 000.

Brigg Fair 2006 faired well ...

The weather was perfect for Brigg Fair and Brigg Horse Fair on August 5th with plenty for everyone to see and do.
More: 1) pictures of Brigg Horse Fair, 2) pictures of Brigg Fair and 3) 'Brigg Fair, Dark Nights'.

Praise for Brigg traders ...

"I have just returned from another delightful stay in Brigg, after presenting the Lady of Worlaby Cup for Diligence at Worlaby Primary School. I always enjoy my stay in Brigg, and must compliment your shopkeepers on their friendly greetings and attention to service. I look forward to my next visit, and once again shopping in your lovely town centre".
 - Marilyn Timbrell, Lady of Worlaby.