Brigg is a tiny market town in North Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 5,076 in 2,213 houses (2001 UK census), the population increasing to 5,626 at the 2011 census. The town lies at the junction of the River Ancholme and also eastern-- west transport routes across northern Lincolnshire. As a formerly important local centre, the town's full name of Glanford Brigg is reflected in the surrounding area and also city government district of the same name. The community's urban area includes the adjoining hamlet of Scawby Brook. The economic climate of Brigg is significantly retail and also service based, according with its standard placement of a market town, and also serves as a service centre for the bordering backwoods. The major shopping street is Wrawby Street, although retail is present throughout much of the old town. A lot of the businesses are independent, preserving the personality of the standard high street, although some chain retailers, namely Tesco, Lidl, Wilko as well as Boyes have large shops in the town. A basic market is hung on Thursdays and also Saturdays, and a farmers' market is likewise hung on the fourth Saturday of every month, selling neighborhood fruit and vegetables from pork as well as natural veggies to ostrich meat, and in your area produced spices. Artisan breads baked in a nearby mill making use of typical French bread making methods are likewise offered as is regional cheese including the really tasty Lincolnshire Poacher vintage.