Nostalgic memories of Welton le Wold's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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My Panton ancestors lived in Welton Le Wold or thereabouts in the 19th century. There were two Panton families in the village, probably related but I have not established a connection. The earliest record I have is of Robert Panton (1809 to 1876] A family historian in America has a record of a Sussanah Panton b1776 in Welton Le Wold. The owner of this information requests privacy so I have not been able to find out more.
I remember Louth back in the day, a day, as a young black airman from Maryland, it was nice dine, dance, and hang out in Louth. We used to stand in front of the teashop and sing with the local boys. I wish I could remember the names. All I know is one was Jimmy and another we called 'Teddy boy'. We came out of East Kirkby Air Base. Part of my family is still in Louth. My last visit the town is ...see more
So many memories.....so village 'elders' got together to document their memories lest they be lost forever. The result is a book of 120 pages and 300 photographs of people, places and events. A unique record of which only a few copies remain unsold. Please contact me by email if you would like further information.