A December 1933 Lincolnshire Free Press article reported a “very important development in the modernisation of Market Place”, namely that Montague Burton Ltd. had purchased the premises of the Peterborough Coal Company and leased the adjoining property from Messrs Elsom, seedsmen, to erect new premises.
By March 1935, there had been a setback in construction due to settlement of the ground, requiring 14 special girders to be manufactured in Manchester. When Burton finally opened on 18th October, the Free Press was overflowing with praise: “A magnificent structure, noble in conception, graceful in design.” “It stands like a crystal palace, glistening in the sunshine and adding dignity to Spalding’s shopping centre.”
Sadly the building is much less noticeable today; a surviving Deco Burton hiding in plain sight. It was finally noticed and added to the database 10 years after Laid by Monty was founded!
| Street Address | 9-10 Market Place |
|---|---|
| Postcode | PE11 1SL |
| View Map | |
| Status | Surviving |
| Listed? | Unlisted |
| Year Built | 1935 |
| Rating | Very little of interest |
| Condition | C Needs TLC or has some bad changes |
Image Gallery
Architectural Style
Select a style to see other locations with the same style.
Similar Locations
Locations that share features with this one. The bar shows the match strength. Select a location to open its page.
Additional Information
| FromYears based on documented evidence such as photographs or Google Streetview; actual dates may differ. | To | Details | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 26/12/1933: Lincolnshire Free Press article announces Burton to build new store | |||
| 1935 | 18/10/1935: Burton opened | |||
| 2026 | New Horizon amusement arcade / empty |