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 – Quincey’s Pumping Station.
Quincey's Pumping Station Culvert Road, Thorpe Culvert, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Land drainage pumping station built in 1938 housing two Ruston 9XHRC Diesel engines driving Gwynnes pumps, each pump capable of moving 100 tons of water per minute. The station was restored and is maintained by volunteers initially under the guidance of the late Dennis Quincey, the drainage board…
HOD 2024 – Tattershall Castle; a site of wealthy connections.
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 During your visit, learn about the castle of Ralph Cromwell, 3rd Baron Cromwell, and Lord High Treasurer to Henry VI. Discover the secrets to this incredible castle and its stunning grounds. Tours will be available, alongside activities for kids and adults alike Booklet number: 58b Region: ELDC Address:…
HOD 2024 – An Aveland Odyssey – Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden.
Folkingham Market Place Market Place, Folkingham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An Aveland Odyssey – Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden. Events throughout the village (see i -iv) i- Folkingham St Andrews Church and Market Place – Hosting a range of displays of historical images and local stories, with static vintage exhibits. However watch out for our swing dancers who…
HOD 2024 – Reuben Chappell: Goole’s Pierhead Painter.
Waters' Edge Visitor Centre Maltkiln Road, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This talk focuses on the life and work of Goole pierhead painter Reuben Chappell (1870-1940). It follows the artist from his early life growing up close to Goole's docks and ships, through establishing himself as a professional painter of ships as a young man, and later leaving the…
HOD 2024 – Bellmount Tower Guided Walk – Reconnecting Grantham.
Belton House National Trust, Nr Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Commencing from Belton House, let the characters of the past guide you up the Eastern Avenue of veteran trees. Hear their stories and take in the natural beauty as you stride towards the ridge where the local landmark of Bellmount Tower resides. Upon arrival, explore what the characters…
HOD 2024 – Wartime Schooldays
Wilderspin & National School Museum Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Drop in anytime to the Wartime Classroom and meet the Teacher from the 1940s and learn first-hand what it’s like on the Home Front. The Holydyke air raid shelter will also be open to visitors - five minutes walk from the Museum. Booklet number: 69w - website only…
HOD 2024 – The Wilderspin Story
Wilderspin & National School Museum Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 One hour guided tour including a brief experience as a pupil in the Victorian Classroom and a chance to reminisce over tea and biscuits. Booklet number: 68w - website only Region: NL Address: Wilderspin & National School Museum, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5QP Time: Sun 15th…
HOD 2024 – 204 years of Grantham History: Grantham Freemason Hall
Grantham Masonic Centre 4 Chambers Street, Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Explore Grantham Freemasons’ Hall: a rare peek into 204 years of Grantham history and Masonic heritage. Visitors are invited to explore the rich history and architectural wonders of this storied building. The tour will include all the hidden corners, intricate details, and, of course, the grand and ornate…
HOD 2024 – Our Home, Our Heritage: Weelsby Hall Heritage Open Day.
Weelsby Hall Weelsby Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 On September 15th 2024 the grand Weelsby Hall will be open to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days festival, England’s largest festival of history and culture. Owned by Linkage Community Trust, a Lincolnshire-based charity that supports people with learning disabilities, Weelsby Hall is about to…
HOD 2024 – Works of Art
Wilderspin & National School Museum Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An informal display of watercolours, acrylics and pastels by members of the Art Group which meets each week at Wilderspin. Booklet number: 71w - website only Region: NL Address: Wilderspin & National School Museum, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5QP Time: Fri 6th - Sun 8th &…
HOD 2024 – Brilliant Buildings
Wilderspin & National School Museum Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A display of models of historic Barton buildings by pupils from Barton's Castledyke School. Booklet number: 72w - website only Region: NL Address: Wilderspin & National School Museum, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5QP Time: Fri 6th - Sun 8th & Thurs 12th - Sun 15th 11.00…