Saxilby and District History Group

16/06/2026

Ray Parnell, a History Group member and IBCC guide, gave members a tour of the International Bomber Command Centre today.
A fascinating talk was followed by lunch in the cafe.

10/06/2026

10 June 2011.
Today’s ’On this Day’ photo memories reminded me that the History Group, together with the Parish Council and the War Memorials Trust, arranged for the repair of the War Memorial Playing Field gates.
The refurbished was done by heritage blacksmith Bob Oakes (pictured wielding a spirit level).
Originally installed in 1947, they were looking a little worse for wear!

08/06/2026

Many memories for older Saxilby residents I suspect.
We have been digitising articles from our archive of 1980s Foss Focus articles.
With improvements in AI, I am now able to improve old newspaper photos without changing the basic image.

03/06/2026

Why not join us for lunch at the International Bomber Command Centre on the 16th June .
At 12.30 there will be a group tour of the Spire, Memorial Walls and Peace Gardens followed by lunch at 1.30.
Please ring Jayne on 01522 703047 for more details. We have a few places remaining.

01/06/2026

Saxilby High Street c1910.
Mark Read took over his father William’s shop, which opened in the late 1800s.
This view is very different, with both the shop, together with Bedlam Row in the distance, gone.

28/05/2026

22/05/2026

I’m sure there are some very familiar names here to our long term residents.

13/05/2026

West Bank, Saxilby. 1935 - 1938.

I have restored this photo we were given 3 years ago.
Whilst we can’t see the loco number, research indicates that this may well be:
LNER Class A4 2509 Silver Link
This loco still has its full side valances (the streamlined skirting over the wheels). Those were removed during WWII for easier maintenance, which suggests the photo dates from roughly 1935–1938.