HOD 2024 – Educating Isaac – visiting the Old Tudor Grammar School in which Isaac Newton and many others were taught.
The Old King's School, Grantham Church Street, Grantham, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Endowed by Bishop Fox in 1528, the school had some excellent teachers & ushers whose pupils achieved greatness in their future careers in academia, the church or in military service. The Old Grammar School was attended by Newton, Lord Burleigh, poet Colley Cibber & Albert Ball VC. Explore…
HOD 2024 – Sleaford Almshouses Chapel.
Sleaford Almshouses Eastgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This rarely opened Almshouse Chapel stands almost untouched by time since 1844. A talk will be given by Dr Simon Pawley on the Almshouses founded by the Carre family and the two earlier chapels on this site and special features of the present chapel. The Chapel will be…
HOD 2024 – Walks Down Memory Lane.
Sleaford Museum 81 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come and join us on a walk down memory lane along Eastgate and East Road, Sleaford: Landscape, buildings and people. Booklet number: 52c Region: NKDC Address: Starting at Sleaford Museum, 81, Southgate, Sleaford, NG34 7RQ Time: Sat 7th & Sat 14th 14.00 (walk: 2 hrs) Booking required: Yes…
HOD 2024 – Travellers to and from Burgh le Marsh
Burgh le Marsh Heritage Centre Dobson's Mill, High Street, Burgh le Marsh, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Burgh le Marsh has held a prominent position in the local area from pre-Roman times to the present day as it is an outcrop in the local marsh area. Evidence of early occupation has been gathered during building work and excavation. It once enjoyed prominence as a centre…
HOD 2024 – Explore the history and development of Baysgarth Park.
Baysgarth House Museum Baysgarth Park, Caistor Road, Barton Upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A guided walk with Andrew Robinson exploring the history and development of Baysgarth Park. Booklet number: 3q Region: NL Address: Baysgarth Park, Caistor Road, DN18 6AH Time: Sat 7th 14.00 Booking required: Yes Tel: 01652 660380 (max 25) For more events, take a look at our Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days brochure.…
HOD 2024 – Baysgarth House.
Baysgarth House Museum Baysgarth Park, Caistor Road, Barton Upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Closed since 2019, the museum is now being renovated with new displays. Come along to see the plans for reopening this former home to the Nelthorpe family, patrons of artist George Stubbs. Booklet number: 3y Region: NL Address: Baysgarth House, Caistor Road, Barton upon Humber, DN18 6AH Time: Sat…
HOD 2024 – Historic guided ghost tour of Barton with SB Players.
Baysgarth House Museum Baysgarth Park, Caistor Road, Barton Upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Journey back in time to explore Barton Upon Humber in years gone by and meet a lively crew of residents from bygone eras to learn more about the history of the town. Booklet number: 3r Region: NL Address: This is a guided tour that begins in Baysgarth Park, Caistor…
HOD 2024 – A Novelist’s Route to Success at the Ted Lewis Centre..
The Ted Lewis Centre Ferriby Road, Barton-Upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Ted Lewis, Father of British Dark Fiction. Discover the eventful life of a local six-year-old who became an outstanding novelist, artist and jazz musician. Ted Lewis wrote Get Carter, became animation manager on the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine and was a pianist in The Unity Jazz Band. Booklet number: 3o…
HOD 2024 – St Andrews Church, Boothby Pagnell.
St Andrew's Church, Boothby Pagnell Main Street, Boothby Pagnell, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Discover the history of St Andrew’s, Boothby Pagnell and see how important this Romanesque and High Victorian church is within the local environment. Boothby Wilding project team will be onsite to explain how they seek to reconnect the village and surrounding farmland with its natural heritage including the…
HOD 2024 – Explore Boston’s Historic Victorian Cemetery
Boston Cemetary Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Explore this Historic Park and Garden, with its variety of trees and plants dating from its opening in 1855 and a home to many birds and animals. Join our gravestone tours with relevant exhibition in the cemetery chapel. Stout shoes should be worn as paths off the main…
HOD 2024 – Winterton’s Fascinating Hidden Facts.
All Saints' Church, Winterton Churchside, Winterton, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Uncover fascinating facts about All Saints’ Church. Look at the Winterton Heritage displays and documents from the archives. Later, follow the route around Central Winterton (2 miles) and/or take a Country Stroll around Winterton Parish (6 miles). Leaflets available. Booklet number: 60a Region: NL Address: All Saints' Church,…
HOD 2024 – A guided tour of The Ropewalk
The Ropewalk Maltkiln Lane, Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A guided tour of The Ropewalk followed by a talk about the building by Liz Bennet. Booklet number: 3ad Region: NL Address: The Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road, Barton Upon Humber, DN18 5JT Time: Sun 8th 11.00 & Thurs 12th 14.00 Booking required: Yes Tel: 01652 660380 (max 25) For more events,…