HOD 2024 – Grave Designs at Grantham’s Hidden Graveyard.
Grantham Cemetary Harrowby Road, Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grantham's overflow burial ground from 1812-57 is an evocative space & wildlife haven. Engage with the stories of former residents through their artistic headstones. Family historians will be on hand to help with queries. There is a range of Swithland and Welsh slate headstones carved by local stonemasons…
HOD 2024 – The start of something BIG.
Immingham Tin Town Heritage Centre 359 Pelham Rd, Immingham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 See what it was like to live in a Tin Bungalow and learn about Immingham Dock. Booklet number: 27b Region: NELC Address: Immingham Tin Town Heritage Centre, 359 Pelham Rd, Immingham, DN40 1NG Time: Sat 7th & Sat 14th 11.00 - 16.00, Sun 8th & 15th 12.00 -…
HOD 2024 – Jewish Medieval History in Lincoln – a guided tour
Lincoln Visitor Information Centre 9 Castle Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Lincoln had an important Jewish community in Medieval times. Join me on this special guided tour and learn about the people and their influence on the community via education, health and commerce. A fair bit of walking is involved as the tour goes down Steep Hill and back…
HOD 2024 – Mr Wilderspin: The beginning of infant schools?
St Mary's Church, Burgate Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Procession and Exhibition Lesson demonstrating Mr. Wilderspin's innovative Infant System 180 years after the laying of the foundation stone for the National & Infant School. Procession starts at St. Mary's Church followed by Exhibition Lesson at the Museum at 2.30pm. Booklet number: 3w Region: NL Address: Starts at St…
HOD 2024 – Sunday afternoon at Grantham House and Gardens
Grantham House Grantham House (National Trust), Castlegate, Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Relax in the delightful 4-acre gardens at Grantham House, which extend to the banks of the River Witham. Enjoy a stroll around the gardens, partake of tea, coffee and cake and browse Grantham Civic Society's bonanza of local history books. Grantham House was largely built in the 1570's…
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:…