HOD – RAF Cranwell and the Coming of the Jet Age
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 The exhibition is part of a wider story we are telling called A tale of two Apprentices. You will find objects, pictures and the story of Frank Whittle's life as well as information about our other featured apprentice Herbert Tomlin. Booklet Number: 27a Region: NKDC Address: Cranwell Aviation…
HOD – Schooldays Memories
Wilderspin & National School Museum Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Exhibition of school photographs, reports and memorabilia connected with the town’s two Church Schools, and a chance to share your own schooldays memories and childhood reminiscences in our Chatty Café. Booklet Number: 2d Region: Barton-upon-Humber Address: Wilderspin & National School Museum, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5QP…
HOD – A Pier, a Prince and a Castle
Cleethorpes Town Hall Knoll Street, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Cleethorpes Pier was constructed 10 years after the railway arrived in Cleethorpes in 1863. Join us as we celebrate the vision of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway Chairman, Sir Edward Watkin, in the development of the resort and pier over the following 150 years. Visit to learn…
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 – Humberston Fitties Heritage : Creativity Unwrapped
Humberston Fitties Heritage Chalet Park Humberston, Cleethorpes, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Join us for an exhibition of arts, crafts and photography to celebrate the unique Heritage of Humberston Fitties Chalet Park. The Fitties CIC will be working collaboratively with local artists to offer an insight into The Fitties through creativity across a range of venues including local tours and…