THE LAST OF LINCOLNSHIRE (FOR NOW)

Heading north from Barrow upon Humber, we soon come to Barrow Haven, where we find the popular Haven Inn.

From here, it's a short walk to Barrow Haven Halt, which was photographed by Ben Brooksbank in 1967.

There's time to look at a couple of historic vessels moored by the Humber.

 So, back to the station, though there's not many facilities. The train soon arrives, though.

The next stop on the railway is the terminus at Barton-upon-Humber. Another Ben Brooksbank photo of 1967.

By 1973 all the buildngs had gone.

Class 153 single units are now the norm on the branch service.

Outside there's a turning circle, enabling interchange between trains and buses. The main service is a joint Hull to Scunthorpe route, run by East Yorkshire (top) and Lincolnshire Road Car (now Stagecoach).

Cross Coaches, of Hibaldstow, had a route here as well. This ex Doncaster Seddon was used.

Other operators include Hornsby's (from Scunthorpe) and North Lincolnshire County Council.

A coach operator, Shepherdson's, had a depot/yard here in the mid 1970s.

From the station, we can follow Fleetgate into the town centre.

An old mill has been converted into a pub. It's owned by Marston's.

An old favourite is the Wheatsheaf, remembered as a Ward's of Sheffield house.

Back past the station to the Sloop Inn, a good free house.

From here there are great views of the Humber Bridge.

We'll be crossing over that in the next post.