TEN YEARS AGO: Six from the archives - Boston, Horncastle, Louth, Caistor, Skegness, and Sleaford

By David Seymour

Published 19th Nov 2024, 16:30 GMT

Updated 19th Nov 2024, 16:32 GMT

Once again, it is time to take a trip down memory lane.

Here are six stories featured in our titles a decade ago – one each from the Boston Standard, Horncastle News, Louth Leader, Market Rasen Mail, Skegness Standard and Sleaford Standard areas.

Scroll down to find the stories behind the photos.

1. Six from 10 years ago ...

Scroll down to find the stories behind the photos. Photo: Various

A scene from the unveiling of a new war memorial in Boston's Wide Bargate, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. The polished, granite memorial was funded entirely by donations. The Mayor of Boston, Coun Alison Austin, is pictured paying her respects after carrying out the unveiling.

2. Boston

A scene from the unveiling of a new war memorial in Boston's Wide Bargate, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. The polished, granite memorial was funded entirely by donations. The Mayor of Boston, Coun Alison Austin, is pictured paying her respects after carrying out the unveiling. Photo: Various

Sir Peter Tapsell, MP for Louth and Horncastle, paying a surprise visit to the November Fair at Horncastle Methodist Church. Sir Peter was due to step down as the area's MP in the following year's General Election, after 49 years of continuous service (plus five as MP for Nottingham West).

3. Horncastle

Sir Peter Tapsell, MP for Louth and Horncastle, paying a surprise visit to the November Fair at Horncastle Methodist Church. Sir Peter was due to step down as the area's MP in the following year's General Election, after 49 years of continuous service (plus five as MP for Nottingham West). Photo: Various

Brownies and Guides in Louth helping to clean the town's St James’ Church as part of a community project. Members of the 7th Louth Guides had also been collecting tins and packets to donate to the Community Larder.

4. Louth

Brownies and Guides in Louth helping to clean the town's St James’ Church as part of a community project. Members of the 7th Louth Guides had also been collecting tins and packets to donate to the Community Larder. Photo: Ian Holmes