Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and part of The Old King’s Head Project, Heritage Lincolnshire have been working with some incredible volunteers to develop a Walking Tour for you to join us on to explore and discover Kirton and The Old King’s Head. Join us as we give guided talks around…

‘The Victorian Christmas’ Join us at The Old King’s Head to learn all about The Victorian Christmas. You will discover a brief history of Christmas in England, the early traditions and how we lost them. Each person will be able to try a range of homemade Victorian samples including: Temperance Beverage ( dates to 1872)…

Join us, and Fenland Natural Health, for this fascinating morning. In the heart of winter there are very few fresh plants available, so we are reliant on those we have been able to preserve. However, our kitchen cupboard can be a wonderful source of spices, herbs and other natural products with effective medicinal use. In…

The Crusades to the Near East, 1095-1187 Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Hattin and the conquest of Jerusalem, 1174-1187 This period marks a climax in the history of the Crusader States.  During these years, the ongoing expansion of Saladin’s empire placed the Crusader States…

Forgotten Histories Join us, online, as we welcome back Matt Lewis with his new series of talks. 1450: A Turning Point Most accounts of the Wars of the Roses place its beginning at the First Battle of St Albans in 1455. Trouble had ben brewing for a long time by then, though. Perhaps nowhere is…

Join us online, with Flange & Prong, for this interesting, Christmas talk. Discover the true origins of Paganism, Pagan Yule, and the deities of Yule. We will also be looking at the different traditions and their celebrations for this magical time of year! Tickets: Members £5 / Non-members £8. A combination ticket for the talk…

‘The Medieval Christmas’ Join us at The Old King’s Head to learn all about celebrations,  customs  and traditions of the Medieval Christmas; from fasting to carolling, to banquets and dancing during this live talk and demonstration.  You will discover all about etiquette and manners as well as what Christmas foods they enjoyed during the celebration.…

Join us online, with Flange & Prong, for this creative Christmas workshop. With your premade kits, and whatever other natural materials you feel drawn to gather, find out the symbology and history of the items and how to weave your intent into every aspect of your crafting and life. Tickets: Members £10 / Non-members £15. A combination…

Join us for an interactive talk with music as we celebrate our Lincolnshire customs and traditions in a fun way! Christmas Customs – All families and nations have their Christmas traditions. Many winter festivities originated centuries ago and have continued unquestioned, their origins unclear. This presentation examines the beginnings of some of these unusual events…

Join us, and Annette Carson, online, for another fascinating talk about Richard III. This online presentation about King Richard is scheduled as a taster before the series of historical talks to be given by Matthew Lewis – so it will act as an introduction to the king himself, and how his reputation became increasingly blackened…