Talbot Hotel

I lived in Holbeach for 2or3 years.I 1967 i started a small cabinet making business with Peter Halstead. Our workshop was on the corner of Albert st, and Victoria st,.I believe the building has now been turned into a residential property. At the end of Victoria st, was a shop where we bought our fittings from called Hawkins. Peter Halstead's mother owned Joan's Fashion shop in the high st,. And at one time another at the top of Boston rd,. My local drinking place was the Talbot Hotel. After entering the premises the bar was on the right and had a sliding door.Sometimes this confused newcomers,and the regular patrons would shout "SLIDE" to the person on the other side.I remember the owners Frank and Beryl Richmond. Frank was one of the best people you could care to meet.He always had a smile and made every one welcome. He was very popular amongst his customers and guests.Every bit the English landlord sharing stories and jokes. We all missed him terribly when he left. I was pleased to read his daughter's memories of Holbeach and thank her for reminding me of many a happy hour spent at the Talbot.I too moved away from Lincolnshire some 45 years ago,only sadly returning to attend Peter Halsteads funeral in 2005.