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In 1959, the Long Sutton railway station closed when passenger services were withdrawn.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.
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