History of Long Sutton, Lincolnshire in Timeline
Long Sutton is a market town and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England, situated in the South Holland district within The Fens, near the Wash. Located 13 miles east of Spalding, it had a population of 4,821 in 2011. Its historical significance lies in its role as a market town within the agricultural region of Lincolnshire.
1959: Lockwoods Foods Ltd
From 1959, Eastern Counties Preserves Ltd became known as Lockwoods Foods Ltd.
1959: Railway Station Closed
In 1959, the Long Sutton railway station closed when passenger services were withdrawn.
1987: Butterfly Park Opened
In 1987, a Butterfly Park was opened near Long Sutton.
2001: Town Population
In 2001, the town of Long Sutton had a population of 6,461.
2011: Fray Bentos Sold to Baxters
In 2011, Fray Bentos was sold to Baxters and production moved to Scotland in 2013.
2011: Electoral Ward Census
In 2011, an electoral ward in Long Sutton including Tydd St Mary had a total population of 7,260 according to the Census.
2011: Population in Long Sutton
In 2011, the civil parish of Long Sutton had a population of 4,821.
June 2012: Tornado Hit Long Sutton
On 21 June 2012, a tornado hit Long Sutton, causing particular damage in Woad Lane.
October 2012: Butterfly Park Closed
In October 2012, the Butterfly Park near Long Sutton closed after a series of losses and bad weather.
2013: Fray Bentos Production Moved
In 2013, after the sale of Fray Bentos to Baxters in 2011, production moved to Scotland.
Trending
7 months ago Scarlett Johansson Kisses Jonathan Bailey at Premiere, Colin Jost Present.
3 months ago Measles Outbreaks Surge in US: Unvaccinated Children Affected, Quarantines Implemented
2 months ago Anna Leigh Waters Dominates Pickleball, Gains Business Success, and Wins Hearts with New Pup
3 months ago Kyle Kuzma Suffers Injury in Bucks-Raptors Game; Update Released
3 months ago Bank of America (BAC): Stock valuation, interest rate impact, and AI prospects.
3 months ago Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' sells 2.7M copies on day one, tops box office.
Popular
Carson Beck is an American college football quarterback currently playing...
Curt Cignetti is an American college football coach currently the...
XXXTentacion born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy was a controversial yet...
WWE Raw a professional wrestling television program by WWE airs...
Stranger Things created by the Duffer Brothers is a popular...
Kristi Noem is an American politician who has served as...