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| Notable inhabitants of Spilsby have included Sir ], the sea captain, governor of ], and explorer who died on an expedition to the Canadian ], while attempting to chart the ]. Although he did not succeed, a statue of John Franklin in Spilsby bears the inscription 'Sir John Franklin - Discoverer of the North West Passage'. | Notable inhabitants of Spilsby have included Sir ], the sea captain, governor of ], and explorer who died on an expedition to the Canadian ], while attempting to chart the ]. Although he did not succeed, a statue of John Franklin in Spilsby bears the inscription 'Sir John Franklin - Discoverer of the North West Passage'. | ||
| Visit Spilsby Cycles . For A Great Range Of Bicycles At Great Prices. Serivicing & Repairs Also Available. 44 High Street, Spilsby, Lincolnshire. PE23 5JH. Tel:07789 308553 Email: info@spilsbycycles.co.uk New Bikes With 12 Months Warranty, Adult & Kids Models Too. | |||
| The town hosts the ] Humanities College, a small secondary school which was granted ] status in ]. | The town hosts the ] Humanities College, a small secondary school which was granted ] status in ]. | ||
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Template:GBdot Spilsby is a market town in Lincolnshire, England, with a population of about 2500. It lies between the Wolds and the Fens. Spilsby Market was granted its charter in 1302.
Notable inhabitants of Spilsby have included Sir John Franklin, the sea captain, governor of Tasmania, and explorer who died on an expedition to the Canadian Arctic, while attempting to chart the Northwest Passage. Although he did not succeed, a statue of John Franklin in Spilsby bears the inscription 'Sir John Franklin - Discoverer of the North West Passage'.
Visit Spilsby Cycles Spilsby Cycles Website. For A Great Range Of Bicycles At Great Prices. Serivicing & Repairs Also Available. 44 High Street, Spilsby, Lincolnshire. PE23 5JH. Tel:07789 308553 Email: info@spilsbycycles.co.uk New Bikes With 12 Months Warranty, Adult & Kids Models Too.
The town hosts the King Edward VI Humanities College, a small secondary school which was granted specialist school status in 2005.
Near Spilsby is Northcote Heavy Horse Centre.
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