HOD 2024 – A Step into the Past and a Leap into the Future.
20-21 Visual Arts Centre Church Square, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 We are celebrating the Restoration of the former church section of our building by looking to the future in a sustainable way. Join us for live music from local bands, clothes swaps, DJ sessions/workshops, art for sale, clothes upcycling, and free crafts. Come and take a look! Booklet…
HOD 2024 – St Andrew’s Church captured by Hornby.
St Andrew's Church, Stewton Stewton, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Explore the church and grounds, with home made refreshments served all day. See the Hornby model, and our twinned toilets from all around the world along with our exciting Kenyan project. Booklet number: 55a Region: ELDC Address: St Andrew's Church, Stewton, Louth, LN11 8SF Time: Sat 14th &…
HOD 2024 – Connecting with the People of our Past.
St Vedast's Church Church Lane, Tathwell, Louth, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Meet the former inhabitants of Tathwell, once part of the extensive Lincolnshire estates of the Chaplin family whose impressive monuments line the church and whose bodies lie beneath the chancel. Their servants, tenants and an aristocratic friend are represented by their gravestones outside. Built on the highest point…
HOD 2024 – Peace Doves and a Peal of Church Bells
All Saints' Church, Gainsborough Church Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 All Saints Church will be open from 10 am to 4pm with the tower ringing chamber also open to the public. The bells will peal in an open ringing from 2.00pm for 45 minutes. Come along and see the Words of Peace installation: words of peace on heavenly…
HOD 2024 – Explore the Port of Grimsby (Kasbah Qtr)
Grimsby Kasbah Auckland Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This year's Heritage Open Day has the theme Routes - Networks - Connections, and what better way to explore this then at a port! The Port of Grimsby is now the world's largest offshore wind operations and maintenance hub; the UK's largest automotive distribution centre and home to…
HOD 2024 – Heritage Walk: Brigg and the Ancholme
Brigg Library Brigg Library, Market Place, Brigg, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join North Lincolnshire Libraries for a gentle stroll from town, along a stretch of the River Ancholme and back - with plenty of stories of Brigg's connections with the wider world along the way. Part of North Lincolnshire Council's Year of Walking 2024. Booklet number: 8a Region: NL…
HOD 2024 – The Roots of Methodism
Epworth Old Rectory 1 Rectory Street, Epworth, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Discover the childhood home of brothers John and Charles Wesley who founded Methodism. Discover how their upbringing led them to start a religious movement that now has 80 million members worldwide Booklet number: 15b Region: NL Address: Epworth Old Rectory, 1 Rectory Street, Epworth DN9 1HX Time: Sat…
HOD 2024 – The House of Worth in Bourne.
Wake House 41 North Street, Bourne, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Wake House is the birthplace of Charles Worth, "The Father of Haute Couture". After moving from rural Lincolnshire, he founded his very successful business in the centre of Paris. There will be free guided (or self-guided) tours of Wake House. Also displays of Charles Worth’s creations, information about…
HOD 2024 – Community, Connections and Stories – The History on your Doorstep.
St Gilbert & St Hugh's Church Clough Rd, Gosberton Clough, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Receive a warm welcome at this charming little country church commissioned in 1903 and designed by the renown architect Sir Ninian Comper, his last work with William Bucknall. Within the church is Sir Comper's beautiful stained glass window, can you can spot his strawberry trademark? See the restored…
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…