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Church Lane, SPALDING, PE11 4UD

Originally a doctor's surgery, this building has evolved into a meeting place for village activities. It is named after a tireless local dignitary who was also a proficient local writer. It replaces a temporary building about a hundred metres distant.

Built between the wars as the Church hall, which stands opposite the Church on Church Street, at the side of Church Lane. It is known by the older residents as, "The institute", due probably to the many clubs and societies that have used the building as their HQ. Many of them have fallen by the wayside over the years with dwindling membership, the Women's Institute however remains as resolute as ever.

This former coaching Inn is now in a poor state of repair. It was in its heyday when Donington used to stage massive horse fairs in the 19th & 20th centuries. It is said locally that the animals were stood for two miles in every direction awaiting their fate.

Community Fire Station manned by retained volunteers. It stands almost across the High Street from the entrance to Flinders Park. The platform seen above the roof used to carry the 'buzzer', which was a former air raid siren used to alert the firemen of their required attendance, this method of alarm has now been replaced by the personal alert bleepers. What also has changed is that the once familiar sight of abandoned bicycles, wheels and pedals still spinning, has now been replaced by all modes of motor transport seemingly abandoned, doors wide open as the 'Shout' is answered.

This fine red brick Methodist Chapel stands on Church Street. It is one of three places of worship still used in the village.

According to the company web site this store is open from 07:00 until 22:00. But in fact it is closed.