THE GLORIOUS summer of 1957 was recalled by a former Louth schoolboy after he saw a photo on this page the other week.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LARGE VERSIONRobin Leak was delighted to see the picture of students at Louth Grammar School in 1957 - he was able to name many of his fellow pupils and spotted himself fourth from left on the back row.
He recalled the day the photo was taken well: "We sat under the oak in a state of euphoria because we were leaving school."
That summer was also memorable for Robin in another, more dramatic, way.
He was cycling along the road near Theddlethorpe Railway Station when he saw a cycle on its side and a girl's grammar school hat floating in the water of the dyke.
A girl riding a bike had hit the bridge and fallen into the water. Robin jumped in and pulled the girl out.
His bravery was rewarded by a letter of commendation from the Chief Constable and his quick entrance into the Police Cadets.
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Doug has fond memories of Black Bull InnA READER who now lives in Bury, Greater Manchester, has recalled memories of the Black Bull Inn after seeing an article on the old Louth pub on our website www.louthleader.co.uk
The Black Bull is one of Louth's famous lost inns. It stood in Upgate for many years and was owned by Messrs Hewitt Brothers, the well known Grimsby brewery. It closed in 1970.
Doug Hiles told us: "Saw the article on the Black Bull, my home from 1964 ish for about 10 months. My father Douglas Hiles being the landlord during this time, sadly passed away June 2000.
"I remember helping in the pub, bottles, cellar, helping with the cleaning etc.
"One morning I decided to polish the shove ha'penny coins kept in a jar behind the bar, well you have to try the game and after they had been all over the floor I had to get out all of the marks and scratches. It took hours and my ear was sore for days.
"I also remember a local farmer would come early Wednesday, market day, and bring two or four bottles of warm milk straight from the cow, to pay for parking his horse and cart at the top of the yard. He was the alarm clock every market day."
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