Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum is a vibrant family-friendly site that focusses on the stories to be told about RAF Cranwell. For Heritage Open Days, we will be telling the story of Frank Whittle from his time as a cadet at Cranwell College to the exciting days of the…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Time Trap museum at Grimsby Town Hall Visit the former prison cells of Grimsby Town Hall and uncover the Town’s colourful past. Over the two days, there will also be displays by the Great Grimsby Family History Group and the Councils Archives. In addition, Free Entry to the…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Interested in family history, but don't know where to start? Hit a brick wall in your research? Visit us to collect your free starter pack, and for helpful advice from friendly, knowledgeable people, members of the LFHS. Booklet Number: 13d Region: Grimsby Address: Grimsby Town Hall, Town Hall…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Our School was built in 1484, by William of Wainfleet, known also as the founder of Magdalen College, Oxford. The scholars of yesteryear learned Latin and Greek here, and were taught in a religious setting, as William was the Bishop of Winchester. An important man, he also became…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore this late medieval almshouse, with its nationally important stained glass in the chapel. Founded by William Browne, a rich wool merchant of Stamford, the hospital was built in 1475 in the reign of Edward IV, and was established as a home…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 In a picturesque setting by the River Slea, this award winning, fully restored working watermill is thought to be the only Sheriff’s Watermill still operating in England, and millers have produced flour on this site for over a thousand years. For Heritage Open Days we’ll be displaying a…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Discover the history of the medieval church that stands within the area that is the centre of Lincolnshire. Enjoy the peaceful rural setting of Waddingworth with a refreshment from The Kettle & Cake. Booklet Number: 43a Region: Waddingworth Address: Redhouse Farm, Waddingworth, LN10 5EE. Time: Fri 16th -…

Are you interested in fashion / fashion history?  Did you know that one of Europe’s and North America’s most influential 19th century fashion designers was born in Lincolnshire? That our modern understanding of brand and ‘brand identity’ began with the ‘House of Worth’ fashion brand that he established? Bourne Arts & Community Trust, in association…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Use the new Sleaford and the Villages Top Trumps cards to follow self-guided tours, three on foot and one by car, starting at the Sleaford Museum around the heritage locations described. With maps and graphic displays in the museum throughout Heritage Open Days. Trail guides, times and booking…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Peat has been extracted from Crowle & Thorne Moors since at least Medieval times. In the late 19th century this became more industrialised and railways began to be used by the peat works. Come and find out about this important industry. We will be providing train rides throughout…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 St. Nicolas has been a feature of its local landscape for 800 years. Ever present as local structures rise and fall, and acting as a waypoint for travellers on land and on the nearby River Humber estuary. In common with many churches and before the advent of satellite…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Join us on the historic port of Grimsby to celebrate the amazing innovations which have propelled us into the future. Book a fascinating guided walk through the historic streets, find out how our unique traditional smoked fish is produced and why it’s different to anywhere else in the…