HOD 2024 – Women’s History Walk and Talk
Gainsborough Market Place Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join Dr Caroline Mogg for a walk around the historic heart of Gainsborough. Hear the hidden stories of women who ran businesses, shops in the town and on the River Trent during the mid to late 19th century. Booklet number: 76w - website only Region: WLDC Address: Gainsborough…
HOD 2024 – Architectural Heritage Walk of Barton Upon Humber.
The Beck The Beck, Beck Hill, Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 From The Parthenon to Priestgate – how ancient classical styles transformed Barton’s buildings’. Historian Keith Miller takes guided walks around Burgate, George Street and King Street. Discover the influence of ancient Greek and Roman architecture on the town’s historic buildings. Booklet number: 3u Region: NL Address: The walk starts…
HOD 2024 – Next Door Nature Drop-in Day at Far Ings National Nature Reserve
Far Ings National Nature Reserve - Education and Visitor Centre Far Ings Road, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A chance to chat to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust staff and pick up information about how you can help make networks of habitat for wildlife across Lincolnshire. Pop in any time between 11am and 3pm. Booklet number: 3p Region: NL Address: Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Far Ings Road, Barton…
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 – Broadcast Engineering Museum.
Broadcast Engineering Museum 41 capper Avenue, Gainsborough, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Get hands-on experience at our developing Broadcast Engineering Museum. Admire a camera that televised the late Queen’s coronation. Present the weather on TV using the magic of our green screen. See our collection of working vintage outside broadcast trucks and come aboard some of them. Explore newly completed…
HOD 2024 – The Humber Hovercraft!
Our Big Picture 1 Bethlehem Street, Grimsby, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Step on-board The Humber Hovercraft! In this interactive event learn about the arts project exploring the forgotten 'lost link': a hovercraft that connected North East Lincolnshire with the city of Hull. Through talks, a 'zine and creative workshops, imagine a new, sustainable, connected future. Booklet number: 23d Region:…
HOD 2024 – Uncorking the Bottle (neck).
The Market House Market Street, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Before 1830, travel between Lincolnshire and Norfolk was hampered by the tidal wash between the counties. A bridge in 1830 and causeway in 1831, opened the bottleneck, shortened the road route by a day’s travel, and increased road traffic many fold. 30 years later the railway followed the…
HOD 2024 – Astonishing views – St Andrew’s Grade I listed Church.
St Andrews Church School Lane, Redbourne, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A superb opportunity to visit this important Grade 1 listed church, set between the Ermine Way and River Ancholme in the historic village of Redbourne, North Lincolnshire. View an astounding stained glass vision of the Revelation. Hear the evocative music within the church. See more through the local…
HOD 2024 – Part of the Pilgrim Fathers journey to America.
St Andrews Church & Pilgrim Fathers Monument Church Lane, ImminghamPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Immingham is part of the the Pilgrim Fathers journey to America in the early 1600's. Visit the monument celebrating 100 years since it was built and St Andrew's Church where they sheltered St Andrews Church may be closed at times for weddings on the Saturdays. Walk the trail…
HOD 2024 – Dogdyke Steam and Diesel Pumping Station.
Dogdyke Steam Drainage Station Tattershall, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Dogdyke Pumping Station is typical of many that could be found in the Fens, keeping the land drained. The site is complete with the engine attendant's cottage, which now houses a refreshment room and small museum of land drainage. The steam powered beam engine, built by Bradley and…
HOD 2024 – The Riverside History of Gainsborough.
Trent Bridge Gainsborough Trent Bridge, Gainsborough, LincPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This exciting and informative walk will talk you through the interesting history of Gainsborough's riverside. You will hear stories of Vikings, famous visitors and quirky residents, centred around the River Trent. The tour will have stops along the riverside walk and finishes at Gainsborough’s Medieval Old Hall. Booklet…
HOD 2024 – Mannakin Hall, RAF Fulbeck.
Mannakin Hall Brant Road Fulbeck Lowfields, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Mannakin Hall, home now to over 15,000 shop mannequins, diverted from landfill, is located on what was the Communal Site Number 1 of RAF Fulbeck, during the second world war. Come and walk about, discovering how we look after our bank of mannequins and share what we know…