Heritage Open Days
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
Brigg Heritage Centre Above the Library, The Angel, Brigg, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Brigg Heritage Centre is proud to present a new pop-up installation illustrating how the historic North Lincolnshire market town of Brigg (and surrounding Ancholme Valley) has evolved through history – using maps/plans to highlight local landmarks, buildings and significant archaeological discoveries of the area. Booklet number: 8b Region:…
HOD 2024 – Travellers routes and communication
Christchurch Finkin Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This is the story, told in exhibition form, of past and present ministers who set out every Sunday to take services in outlying chapels within the circuit. Booklet number: 21f Region: SKDC Address: ChristChurch, Finkin Street, Grantham, NG31 6QZ Time: Sat 7th 10.00 - 14.00 Booking required: No…
HOD 2024 – St Peter’s Church Calligraphy Workshop.
St Peter's Church Beck Hill, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join the volunteers at St Peter’s Church for a calligraphy workshop making your own bookmark. Booklet number: 3z Region: NL Address: St Peter’s Church, Beck Hill, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5EX Time: Sat 7th & Sat 14th - 10.00 - 15.00 Booking required: No For more events, take a look at our…
HOD 2024 – Hobhole Diesel Pumping Station
Hobhole Pumping Station, The Scalp, Fishtoft,, BostonPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 The Hobhole Diesel Pumping Station was built in 1957 and house three Allen 6 cylinder 770 hp diesel engines, each connected to an 88 inch diameter impellor pump. There will be a display on the Board’s operations, a static exhibition of the Board’s machinery Booklet number: 6c Region:…
HOD 2024 – Peat & Trains – Rail Networks across the moors
The Old Peatworks Dole Road, Crowle, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This unique heritage railway, set in the North Lincolnshire countryside, offers a glimpse into the region's rich peat-cutting history on the largest peat bog in the country. Our knowledgeable volunteers will share fascinating stories about the railway's role in transforming the landscape. Join one of our talks running…
HOD 2024 – Foston’s Journey: from the Doomsday Book to today, and beyond.
St Peter's Church, Foston Long Street, Foston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Charles Dickens in Foston? Explore Foston's Heritage Trail to learn about the famous and the locals who have shaped Foston from medieval times onwards. A key location on a busy route - it's surprising who has visited! Numbers will be restricted on the Tower Tours so you may…
HOD 2024 – Family Connections – come and look up your family history at Freiston.
St James' Church, Freiston Church View, Freiston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Over 910 years of history with a rare chance to look through the old church registers and a local photo collection. Refreshments and toilets (with disabled access) are available. Booklet number: 18a Region: BBC Address: St James' Church, Church View, Freiston, Boston, PE22 0LE Time: Sat 7th &…
HOD 2024 – St. Nicolas and Captain Bligh of the Bounty.
St Nicolas' Church Great Coates Road, Great Coates, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 The Grade 1 listed mediaeval church of St. Nicolas has acted for centuries as a fixed point for travellers, en route by land or sea around the Humber, and a waypoint benchmark can still be seen on the West Tower. There is also a surprising connection to a…
HOD 2024 – Amazing Glass
St Andrew's Church, Heckington Church Street, Heckington, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An amazing example of medieval glass is coming back to St Andrew's Church in Heckington. Learn about the journey of the glass and where it has been stored. Learn more about the stained glass windows in the church and take part in this historic event. Booklet number: 24c…
HOD 2024 – Discover the Secret Cold War History of the ROC Underground Bunker at Holbeach.
Holbeach ROC Post Washway Road, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Discover the military observation post hidden just a stone's throw from the road. Retired members of the Royal Observer Corps will share the history of the service and their memories of times spent in the bunker, monitoring for impending nuclear attacks. Most of the tour will take place…
HOD 2024 – Over Wold & Fen – Horncastle’s Carrier’s Cart Connections.
Sir Joseph Banks Centre Bridge Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come and see our display exploring the network of carrier's carts that once connected Horncastle to the villages and rural communities around it in the days before motor transport. Featuring maps, photos, and items from Horncastle History & Heritage Society’s Town Archive. Booklet number: 26b Region: ELDC Address:…
HOD 2024 – Wolds and Coast Churches Festival at St. Mary’s, Horncastle.
St Mary's Church, Horncastle Church La, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 St. Mary's, Horncastle is full of interest and historical connection, with links to the Dymoke family, the English Civil War, the Lincolnshire Rising and Alfred Lord Tennyson amongst others. Booklet number: 26c Region: ELDC Address: St. Mary's Church, Church Lane, Horncastle, LN9 5HW Time: Sat 7th 10.00 -…