Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Starting close to Iron Age Round Houses (and a World War Two POW Camp) we shall explore the heritage around us as we walk along a Roman Road to its crossing point of the River Welland. Join local historian Chris Hunt on this 'Walk and Talk' and discover…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Join us for a guided walk around this historic town taking a particular interest in seeking out the remains and sites of lost industries and works in the area. The town has a long industrial history which will be highlighted in the tour. It is known that there…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Only one of Nettleham’s barns is still extant. Many others are recognisable although put to another use. Join us for a walk around this beautiful village to look back at scenes of the 19th Century, when Nettleham was a rural farming centre, as evidenced by clues from the…

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 A cloying smell, muddy village lanes and the sugar beet campaign! An exhibition exploring the ‘seed-to-sack’ processes and the impact of Brigg’s sugar factory on its staff, its sporting/social yesteryear, on local communities and landscape. Booklet Number: 4a Region: Brigg Address: Brigg Heritage Centre, 1st Floor, The Angel,…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 This substantial walk covers the historical shaping of the present South Common. Crossed by Roman Ermine Street with its roadside cemetery, the area became a very large medieval common, shared by local communities, extensively quarried, and a source of water for the Malandry Hospital and the Priory of…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Visit the former court house and learn about the Hangman and the first female policewoman in Lincolnshire. A chance to look at the court system in the UK and how this has evolved. Booklet Number: 17a Region: Horncastle Address: The Wong Day Service, 11 The Wong, Horncastle, LN9…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Come discover our special display for Heritage Open Days. We've dedicated a whole room to exploring the history of participants on the journey of the Mayflower Pilgrims. With history displays and a timeline of events, it is a colourful and detailed description of the people and the journey…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Join Park Rangers for a guided walk to discover the History of Hartsholme Country Park and celebrate Discover Lincolnshire weekend. This walk will take you back through time to when Hartsholme was a thriving estate to the present day country park. The walk is 3 miles long and…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Ready to see the majestic tulips?... We welcome you on a journey down memory lane of the history of the Tulip Parade which ran from 1959 - 2013! Discover the history of this wonderful event and its connections to the Spalding area, through a showcase of pictures, memorabilia…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 This event will focus on the fascinating history of Tower Gardens and exciting plans for the future revitalisation of the Registered Park and Garden in Skegness. This will include a tour of Lumley Road and the Gardens, terminating in the Pavilion, where guests will have the chance to…