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Scunthorpe steel galas were highlight of many a child’s summer

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The Appleby-Frodingham steelworks gala drew many thousands of youngsters and adults to Brumby Hall sportsground, off Ashby Road. Lysaght’s, which operated Normanby Park works, had its own event at the Foxhills ground, close to Ferry Road.and more »
June 11, 2017 |

Steel galas were highlight of many children’s summer

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SCUNTHORPE’S biggest annual spectator event was at the peak of its popularity during June 1967.The Appleby-Frodingham steelworks gala drew many thousands of youngsters and adults to Brumby Hall sportsground, off Ashby Road. Lysaght’s, which …
June 11, 2017 |

Steam train ride around Scunthorpe steelworks this weekend

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Your wish could come true this summer thanks to the Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society, which is operating both guided train tours and footplate experiences around British Steel’s Scunthorpe steelworks until the end of September.
June 9, 2017 |

Lincolnshire League cricket: Scunthorpe Town preserve unbeaten record

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There was a shock in the second round of the Bob Welton Cup, as second division Scunthorpe Town 2nds, defeated Appleby-Frodingham 2nds, from Division One, in an Ashby Road derby. The Steelmen managed 182 for four, in which two very experienced …
June 1, 2017 |

Family of steelworker who died of asbestosis awarded ‘significant’ compensation sum

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Messingham-based father of three Mr Johnson, a pipe-fitter by trade, died in December 2015 aged 78 years. Lawyer John Das said: “Mr Johnson spent most of his career as a pipe fitter, employed by Appleby-Frodingham Steel Company Limited, then Aiton …Family receives compensation after dad dies from asbestos-related diseaseLincolnshire Reporterall 2 news articles »
May 24, 2017 |