2011

TF3564 : West Keal Road, Old Bolingbroke

taken 13 years ago, near to Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, England

West Keal Road, Old Bolingbroke
West Keal Road, Old Bolingbroke
Extreme right is Prospect House and further on is Bramley House, followed by Driftwood, Southlands and the Old Post Office, at the T-junction. It looks as though someone is wittering about what's happening next, or where the cake is. No curled-up sandwiches for him.

A street party was held by the residents in the royal village of Old Bolingbroke (Henry of Bolingbroke was born here, at Bolingbroke Castle, in 1366 and at the age of 34 was crowned Henry IV, King of England) in celebration of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. Coincidentally, it just happened to have been held in the Census year of 2011, so it was fitting to see and photograph so many of the villagers together in one place.

The weather was kind, with sunshine throughout, but the village hall had been reserved just in case the rain came. Funding was generously provided by those that could, and by the Parish Council itself, the Festival of Bolingbroke: Friends of Bolingbroke Castle and many of the suppliers for the day.

Highlights were two fly-bys each, both provided by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster and one of the Spitfires, which had over-flown Buckingham Palace, following the wedding. Another was music, which was provided by Mareham-le-Fen Victory Silver Band. There was also entertainment for the children; bobbing for donuts, egg painting and for adults and children alike, a tug-of-war, which was held in the grounds of The Laurels - thanks to David and Carol Frazer.

A record of the events was taken by both BBC Look North and Radio Lincolnshire and put out on the news.

Huge thanks go to Kathy Cartwright, Linda Creedy, Jo Franklin, Carol Frazer, Pam Powell, Adrian Ellis and Avril Wilson as well as many others who helped behind the scenes.

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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Villagers together in one Place [47] · House in Old Bolingbroke [26] · Post Office [3] Title Clusters: · West Keal Road, Old Bolingbroke [50] ·
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TF3564, 165 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Dave Hitchborne   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 29 April, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 10 June, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 352 648 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:9.7897N 0:1.2495E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 352 648
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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