As part of the plans for the 60th anniversary of BBQ’67, which some say was probably the first ever rock festival in the World, we are seeking good quality photographs of the Tulip Bulb Auction Hall where it was held. Whilst there are photographs of the cattle market which once stood where Holland Market is now, there are no clear photographs of the Tulip Auction Hall, that would help in identifying its precise location.
It is hoped that the site where Barbecue’67 was held can be marked in some way for future generations, but this cannot be done until the original site location has been confirmed.
Whilst there is a photograph of a building facing Swan Street in the book “Aspects of Spalding” by Michael J Elsden, which has a sign stating “Spalding Bulb & Produce Auction” it is not believed that this is where Barbecue’67 was held. Those that were there describe the building as consisting of a double apex with two pairs of massive sliding doors at each end) one under each apex.
Whilst photographs of the exterior of the Tuliip Bulb Auction Hall taken on the day of Barbecue’67 would be very welcome as well any other around Spalding taken on the day, which could form part of a permanent archive of the event, this is a general appeal for photographs of the Tulip Bulb Auction Hall taken at any time.
If you have photos or even plans of the final layout of the cattle market site we would love to hear from you.