HOD 2024 – Behind the scenes at Boston Borough Council.
Boston Borough Council Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Ever wondered where Council meetings take place? Wondered what offices the Mayor has? Boston Borough Council is keen to welcome visitors to peak behind the barrier and see inside the Council offices at some of our more original rooms. The tours will last approximately 45 minutes and are…
HOD 2024 – Hussey Tower, Hidden Heritage
Hussey Tower Skirbeck Rd, Boston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An event exploring the Tudor history of Hussey Tower, its interesting historic occupants and position within the Medieval port town of Boston. Booklet number: 6f Region: BBC Address: Hussey Tower: 18 Tower Gardens, Boston, PE21 6DH Time: Mon 9th 10.00 - 15.00 Booking required: No For more events, take…
HODs 2024 – Black Sluice Pumping Station,
Black Sluice Pumping Station London Road, Boston, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Engineering History in the making: Black Sluice Pumping Station. Discover the history of the Black Sluice Site which has had a role in land drainage since 1638 and get up close to the magnificent machines from the 1940s and 1960s which rarely survive in situ. Booklet number: 6h…
HOD 2024 – 70 Fane Family portraits from 1550.
Fulbeck Manor Lincoln Road Fulbeck, Grantham, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Enjoy 70 Fane family portraits their Art and stories about the sitters. Guided tour by the owner. Booklet number: 19b Region: SKDC Address: Fulbeck Manor Fulbeck Grantham. NG32 3JN Time: Mon 9th - Tours 10.30-12.00 & 14.00 - 15.30 Booking required: Yes contact - jfane22@outlook.com For more events,…
HOD 2024 – Stamford’s World War Two Heritage: A walk and a talk with Chris Hunt.
Stamford Cattle Market Car Park Stamford, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Under Stamford’s shops and offices are cellars which were converted as designated Air Raid Shelters in World War II. Join local historian Chris Hunt on this ‘Walk and Talk’ and discover their location, as well as the site of the first Air Raid on the town. Supported by…
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
Grimsby Minster St James’ Square, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grimsby Minster and the Minster café will be open throughout the HOD festival, welcoming visitors old and new to explore this fantastic Grade I listed church, and to find out more about what’s happening across NEL during the festival. Pick up a Lincolnshire event brochure; help yourself to…
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 – Captain Flinders Lincolnshire to Australia
St Mary's & Holy Rood Church Church Street, Donington, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Captain Matthew Flinders was returned to his home village earlier this year after his remains were found in London as part of the HS2 excavations.. Our lovely old church is home to a small exhibition about his life and travels and achievements. Volunteers will be on hand to…
HOD 2024 – Visit the garden of the oldest house in North Lincolnshire!
51 Fleetgate 51 Fleetgate, Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Visit the garden of the oldest house in North Lincolnshire. The garden is being renovated to contain plants in keeping with the period of the house by the Barton Volunteer gardeners group thanks to permission from CHAMP, custodians of the building. Booklet number: 3i Region: NL Address: 51 Fleetgate,…
HOD 2024 – Hometown Heroes: A celebration of Sport.
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Alexandra Dock, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Celebrate the sporting connections of North East Lincolnshire with a visit to this fun, family friendly exhibition. Explore the stories of local Paralympians, record breakers and Championship winners and discover how you can get involved with sport in your area. Booklet number: 23a Region: NEL Address: Murial Barker…
HOD 2024 – Tour of Historic Kirton, Boston
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join Heritage Lincolnshire for a walking tour of historic Kirton, incorporating St Peter and St Paul’s Church and ending at the restored 17th century coaching Inn, the Old King’s Head. Booklet number: 28a Region: BBC Address: The Old King's Head, 28 High Street, Kirton, Boston, PE20 1EG Meet…
HOD 2024 – Walking Though History.
Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join us for a guided walk to discover the History of Hartsholme Country Park. This walk will take you back through time from when Hartsholme was a thriving estate, playing host to none other than Lord Baden Powell, then onwards to the present day Country Park Booklet number:…