What was the big news in May 1907 in the Market Place?

With Sleaford Museum currently closed due to the coronavirus restrictions, the trustees are planning to publish on their website and social media a series of photographs from their collection with a short commentary.
May morning 1907 in Sleaford Market Place, from Sleaford Museum's archive. EMN-200704-151752001May morning 1907 in Sleaford Market Place, from Sleaford Museum's archive. EMN-200704-151752001
May morning 1907 in Sleaford Market Place, from Sleaford Museum's archive. EMN-200704-151752001

In particular, perhaps, photos with some link to our current situation in the town.

Here we have a preview of the first instalment - ‘May Morning 1907’.

Chairman Mark Bamford says little is known about the subject: “All we know about it is the title!”

Can any Standard readers shed any more light on the reason for the throng in the Market place on that May morning?

Also, can you devise a suitable caption - maybe humourous - for the photograph? No prizes, just an opportunity to contribute a little light relief in these difficult times.

Send your suggestions to the Sleaford Museum, email: [email protected]

The museum trust will share with you the responses for next week’s edition of The Standard along with a new photograph from their archive to tease your memories.