HOD 2024 – Stamford Endowed Schools Chapel – 800 Years of History.
Stamford Endowed Schools Endowed Schools Chapel, St Paul's Street Stamford, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A tour around the Stamford Schools’ historic Chapel, with 800 years of history under one roof. Booklet number: 54j Region: SKDC Address: Chapel, St Paul’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2BQ Time: Sat 14th 10.00 - 15.00 Booking required: No For more events, take a look at our Lincolnshire Heritage…
HOD 2024 – Scotter – rivers, roads and changes
Scotter Methodist Chapel High Street, Scotter, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Scotter Heritage is based in the Methodist Chapel in the village centre. Our open day will focus on how the role of transport including local waterways made a difference to the lives of local people and ultimately changed the village forever. There will be a walking tour of…
HOD 2024 – Crowland Abbey Heritage Day
Crowland Abbey East Street, Crowland, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Guided tours of historic Crowland Abbey. Climb the Bell Tower to see the bells, tour the Abbey and the Graveyard to hear stories about a rich and colourful history Booklet number: 12a Region: SHDC Address: Crowland Abbey, East Street, Crowland, Lincolnshire PE6 0EN Time: Sat 14th 10.00 -…
HOD 2024 – Peat & Trains – Rail Networks across the moors.
The Old Peatworks Dole Road, Crowle, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This unique heritage railway, set in the North Lincolnshire countryside, offers a glimpse into the region's rich peat-cutting history on the largest peat bog in the country. Our knowledgeable volunteers will share fascinating stories about the railway's role in transforming the landscape. Join one of our talks running…
HOD 2024 – Foston’s Journey: from the Doomsday Book to today, and beyond.
St Peter's Church, Foston Long Street, Foston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Charles Dickens in Foston? Explore Foston's Heritage Trail to learn about the famous and the locals who have shaped Foston from medieval times onwards. A key location on a busy route - it's surprising who has visited! Numbers will be restricted on the Tower Tours so you may…
CANCELLED – HOD 2024 – Reimagining Greyfriars: 800 years of history in the making.
Lincoln Greyfriars Greyfriars, Broadgate, Lincoln, United KingdomUnfortunately, this event is cancelled. Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come and explore Greyfriars, the only remaining building of England’s oldest Medieval friary, and Heritage Lincolnshire's latest Buildings Preservation Project. Discover over 800 years of stories inside with an exclusive hard hat tour inside this rarely opened treasure. Please note that it is…
HOD 2024 – Explore and connect.
Holy Trinity Church, Messingham 47 Temperance Avenue, Messingham, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Delve into the history of Holy Trinity Church and explore the story of its 19th Century restoration and unique collection of medieval stained glass. Take this opportunity to use the Parish Registers, on loan from the County Archives, to explore family connections. Booklet number: 38a Region: NL Address:…
HOD 2024 – Sedgebrook: A well-connected village.
St Lawrence Church, Sedgebrook Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Bronze Age trade routes, Roman highways, turnpikes, railways and canal; Sedgebrook was surprisingly well-connected to places. Discover well-connected people from the Manor's history: from kings to judges to actors. An undesirable connection to the slave trade is also revealed. Entrance to church - ramp available for wheelchair users.…
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…