Waggoner's Rest
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Waggoner's Rest
Image: © Richard Croft Taken: 2 Nov 2009
The plaque is dated 1866 with the words 'rest and be thankful' A rare waggoner's rest at Searby-cum-Owmby where 19th century travellers would repose waiting for the wagon to Caistor or Brigg .... a sort of early bus shelter
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Image Location
Latitude
53.538275
Longitude
-0.383747