Join us, and Dr Nicholas Morton, for a series of talks. This first talk, The First Crusade and the origins of the Templars, will be held online on 24 February 2022. The Knights Templar have fascinating historians for centuries.  Their origins lie in the 1120s when a small band of knights swore to defend the…

Energy Efficiency of Traditional Buildings This FREE talk will be delivered by Matthew Bentley, Conservation Manager and Paul Read, Commercial Manager for Archaeological Project Services. Energy efficient buildings are key to ensuring a sustainable future, but how do we apply these values to the past? Paul and Matt explore the principles of energy efficient design, the…

Join us, and Dr Julie E Bounford, social historian & author, for this interesting online talk. The strange tale of Norah C. James and her banned book, ‘Sleeveless Errand’ on Thursday 3rd March 2022 Tickets: Members £6 / Non-members £8. Tickets can be bought from our shop (under Events & Talks) and if this isn’t the…

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and part of The Old King’s Head Project, Heritage Lincolnshire have been working with some incredible volunteers to develop a Virtual Walking Tour for you to join us on to explore and discover Kirton and The Old King's Head whilst having some cake!Join us as we…

Join us, and Sharon Bennett Connolly, for this interesting online talk. Lincolnshire's Medieval Heroines will be held online on 10th March 2022. Tickets: Members £6 / Non-members £8. Tickets can be bought from our shop (under Events & Talks) and if this isn’t the first time you’ve paid more why don’t you become a member and start…

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of embossing copper foil before making your own embossed copper bunting ready to take home.  No prior experience is needed – if you can hold a pen you can emboss copper foil. Booking is essential as places are limited. Tickets: Members £35 / Non-members £40. Tickets can be…

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and part of the Old King’s Head Project, Heritage Lincolnshire has been working with some incredible volunteers to develop a Walking Tour for you to join us on to explore and discover Kirton, the Old King's Head and then afterwards some cake! Join us as we…

A Beginner's Guide: Understanding Historic Buildings' This, FREE, short course is presented by Heritage Lincolnshire’s Charlotte Davey; Project Officer (Historic Sites and Projects) This course explains heritage designation categories as well as looking at traditional building materials and techniques to best understand old buildings. Learners will look at case studies to gain a better understanding…

Join us, and Sharon Bennett Connolly, for this interesting online talk. Nicholaa de la Haye; the heroine of Lincoln Castle will be held online on 17th March 2022. Sharon Bennett Connolly talks about the remarkable career of Nicholaa de la Haye, the hereditary castellan of Lincoln Castle. Nicholaa came into prominence in the reigns of…

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and part of The Old King’s Head Project, Heritage Lincolnshire have been working with some incredible volunteers to develop a Virtual Walking Tour for you to join us on to explore and discover Kirton and The Old King's Head whilst having some cake!Join us as we…

Join us, IN PERSON, for an interesting morning, learning how to make a Corn Dolly. You will be constructing a corn dolly called a Sunspray - this is a traditional Inca design that was made as a house protector. It is constructed by joining three beginner level corn dollies together making an intermediate design. Please…

Join us, IN PERSON, at our newly brought-back-to-life venue, The Old King’s Head in Kirton. A beginners traditional Stained Glass course using the lead came technique run by Claire Hart. You will choose a design from a selection of pre drawn patterns, and then learn how to cut the coloured glass and shape it accurately…