Flookburgh, The Village And Cross 1912
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Photo of Flookburgh, The Village And Cross 1912

More about this scene

The cross of 1882 was erected on the site of an ancient market cross. It records the fact that Flookburgh was granted its first charter by Edward I in 1278; a second charter was granted by Henry IV in 1412. John Burrow is shown as the licensee on the board on the Hope and Anchor Inn (right). A porch replaces the steps to the entrance door today.

A Selection of Memories from Flookburgh

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Flookburgh

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My aunt and uncle went to live in Flookburgh in the early 1950s.  My mum, brother and myself went to stay with them on holiday.  I can't remember where we got the coach to but my uncle laughed when we got off the coach with paper carrier bags with our clothes in (no suitcases for us in those days). The road was a country lane (going down the road at the side of the cross) towards the sea.  I remember there was ...see more