HOD 2024 – Barton Maritime Centre for Excellence at Barton Boat Yard.
Barton Boatyard Waterside Road, Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Once Brown and Clapson's shipyard in the mid-19th century, the shipyard adjacent to Barton Haven is now dedicated to rebuilding and restoring vintage yachts. See boats under restoration, try your hand at carving, knots and lashings and gain insight into the skills behind vintage boat building. Stout footwear…
HOD 2024 – The Roots of Methodism
Epworth Old Rectory 1 Rectory Street, Epworth, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Discover the childhood home of brothers John and Charles Wesley who founded Methodism. Discover how their upbringing led them to start a religious movement that now has 80 million members worldwide Booklet number: 15b Region: NL Address: Epworth Old Rectory, 1 Rectory Street, Epworth DN9 1HX Time: Sat…
HOD 2024 – Rail, Road and River – an exhibition.
Jews' Court 2 Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Visit our display of images and postcards depicting a variety of modes of travel and journeys, in and through Lincolnshire, with a focus on the early twentieth century. The display is on the 1st floor and is accessible only by stairs. Booklet number: 32e Region: LCC Address: Jews'…
HOD 2024 – The House of Worth in Bourne.
Wake House 41 North Street, Bourne, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Wake House is the birthplace of Charles Worth, "The Father of Haute Couture". After moving from rural Lincolnshire, he founded his very successful business in the centre of Paris. There will be free guided (or self-guided) tours of Wake House. Also displays of Charles Worth’s creations, information about…
HOD 2024 – Community, Connections and Stories – The History on your Doorstep.
St Gilbert & St Hugh's Church Clough Rd, Gosberton Clough, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Receive a warm welcome at this charming little country church commissioned in 1903 and designed by the renown architect Sir Ninian Comper, his last work with William Bucknall. Within the church is Sir Comper's beautiful stained glass window, can you can spot his strawberry trademark? See the restored…
HOD 2024 – Quincey’s Pumping Station.
Quincey's Pumping Station Culvert Road, Thorpe Culvert, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Land drainage pumping station built in 1938 housing two Ruston 9XHRC Diesel engines driving Gwynnes pumps, each pump capable of moving 100 tons of water per minute. The station was restored and is maintained by volunteers initially under the guidance of the late Dennis Quincey, the drainage board…
HOD 2024 – Tattershall Castle; a site of wealthy connections.
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 During your visit, learn about the castle of Ralph Cromwell, 3rd Baron Cromwell, and Lord High Treasurer to Henry VI. Discover the secrets to this incredible castle and its stunning grounds. Tours will be available, alongside activities for kids and adults alike Booklet number: 58b Region: ELDC Address:…
HOD 2024 – An Aveland Odyssey – Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden.
Folkingham Market Place Market Place, Folkingham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An Aveland Odyssey – Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden. Events throughout the village (see i -iv) i- Folkingham St Andrews Church and Market Place – Hosting a range of displays of historical images and local stories, with static vintage exhibits. However watch out for our swing dancers who…
HOD 2024 – Guided tour of St Mary’s Church.
St Mary's Church Burgate, Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Now categorised as one of England's 300 Major Parish Churches, it has its own story to tell, from the London wine-merchant buried in the chancel to the heart-breaking memorial to a young woman who died in childbirth. Booklet number: 3h Region: NL Address: St Mary’s Church, Burgate, Barton upon…
HOD 2024 – Women’s History Walk and Talk
Gainsborough Market Place Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join Dr Caroline Mogg for a walk around the historic heart of Gainsborough. Hear the hidden stories of women who ran businesses, shops in the town and on the River Trent during the mid to late 19th century. Booklet number: 76w - website only Region: WLDC Address: Gainsborough…
HOD 2024 – Architectural Heritage Walk of Barton Upon Humber.
The Beck The Beck, Beck Hill, Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 From The Parthenon to Priestgate – how ancient classical styles transformed Barton’s buildings’. Historian Keith Miller takes guided walks around Burgate, George Street and King Street. Discover the influence of ancient Greek and Roman architecture on the town’s historic buildings. Booklet number: 3u Region: NL Address: The walk starts…
HOD 2024 – Next Door Nature Drop-in Day at Far Ings National Nature Reserve
Far Ings National Nature Reserve - Education and Visitor Centre Far Ings Road, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A chance to chat to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust staff and pick up information about how you can help make networks of habitat for wildlife across Lincolnshire. Pop in any time between 11am and 3pm. Booklet number: 3p Region: NL Address: Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Far Ings Road, Barton…