HOD – Chance to Explore Medieval Greyfriars
Lincoln Greyfriars Greyfriars, Broadgate, Lincoln, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Join us and discover Greyfriars; England’s oldest friary and Heritage Lincolnshire's latest Buildings Preservation Project during Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days 2023. 800 years of stories have unfolded within the walls of this Franciscan Friary building. Discover them for yourself and get an exclusive look inside this rarely open…
HOD – Wesley in Wool – Scenes from the life of John Wesley.
Wesley's Chapel, Raithby by Spilsby Wesley's Chapel, Raithby by Spilsby, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 In July 1779 John Wesley dedicated this unique Grade I listed chapel built above the stable block in the grounds of the beautiful Raithby Hall by his close friend Robert Carr Brackenbury. A major project last year brought together talented knitters to create a series of tableaux depicting…
HOD – Keeping Their Stories Alive
Scampton Church and RAF War Graves Heritage Centre, High Street, Scampton, Lincoln Scampton Church and RAF War Graves Heritage Centre, High Street, Scampton, Lincoln, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 RAF Scampton was one of the oldest and iconic RAF Stations in the UK. It closed on 31st March this year following 106 years of service to its country through two world wars and the cold war. It was the birthplace of 617 (Dambusters) Squadron. This exhibition aims…
HOD – Museum Mayhem
North Lincolnshire Museum Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Museum Mayhem! Fun free museum inspired arts and crafts are on offer for families. Learn more about objects in the collection at our object handling station. This activity will be staffed by knowledgeable Museum staff. Museum trails will be on offer and our dedicated under 5's space open…
HOD – Mercuriosities – 300 years of newspaper history
Stamford Mercury Archive Cherryholt Road, Cherryholt House,, Stamford, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Come and visit the Stamford Mercury Archive - a glimpse of life in Stamford and the East Midlands from 1714 to today. Thomas Hardy was known to have used one of its stories in for his novel 'The Mayor of Casterbridge'. Booklet Number: 37d Region: SKDC Address: Cherryholt…
HOD – Creative Histories: Tours of the Archive and Dungeons
Stamford Town Hall St Mary's Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Join us behind the scenes at Stamford Town Hall! Come and discover our amazing building. The exquisite Regalia will be out on display. Dare you enter our Dungeons? Fancy a peek in our wonderful Archives? Booklet Number: 37f Region: SKDC Address: Stamford Town Hall, St Mary's Hill, Stamford…
HOD – Discover the Magdalen Museum Wainfleet
Magdalen Museum St John's Street, Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 This Scheduled Ancient Monument, built in 1484 by William of Wainfleet (Lord High Chancellor of England), was in continuous use as a grammar school until 1933. Situated in the historic town and Mediaeval port of Wainfleet, it now houses a museum, library, tea rooms and a walled garden…
HOD – Showcasing Local Talent
St Denis' Parish Church Church Lane, Silk Willoughby, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 A display of crafts, quilts, paintings produced by local groups. Built @1350 the church retains many of its original features; Norman ropework Font, Poppy head pews, Jacobean pulpit, Christopher Whall & Glen Carter stained windows. Booklet Number: 33a Region: NKDC Address: St Denis' Parish Church, Church Lane, Silk Willoughby,…
HOD – Blacksmithing At Chain Bridge Forge
Chain Bridge Forge Chain Bridge Forge, High Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Chain Bridge Forge will be giving blacksmithing demonstrations and tasters during a festival of Blacksmithing at the Forge - website www.chainbridgeforge.co.uk Booklet Number: 36c Region: SHDC Address: Chain Bridge Forge, High St, Spalding, PE11 1TX Time: Fri 8th - Sun 10th 10.30 - 15.30 Booking required: No For…
HOD – British Newspaper Archive Workshop
Stamford Library High Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Using the on-line British Newspaper Archive learn how to access over 60 million pages of local, regional and national news starting from the early 1700s. Newspapers from Cornwall to the Shetlands, Wales and Ireland. The British Newspaper Archive is just one of many free on-line resources available at…
HOD – Cogglesford Creatives
Cogglesford Watermill East Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Throughout its history, Cogglesford Watermill has been home to a variety of talented and creative people who have helped to shape its legacy. From skilled millers who have operated the mill and produced high-quality flour, to artists and craftspeople who have drawn inspiration from its idyllic surroundings, the…
Ted Lewis Centre – Yellow Submarine
The Ted Lewis Centre Ferriby Road, Barton-Upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Yellow Submarine: The Beatles and Ted Lewis’s animation’ film Booklet Number: 2b Region: North Lincolnshire Address: The Ted Lewis Centre, Ferriby Road, Barton upon Humber DN18 5LE Time: Friday 8th September 14.00 - 16.00 Booking required: Yes call 01529 461499 For more events, take a look at our Lincolnshire…