HOD 2024 – Barton Church School 180
St Mary's Church, Burgate Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Between April and December 1844, the school on Queen Street was conceived, designed and built, opening as a National School for Boys, Girls and Infants in the New Year. This remarkable achievement is documented in the School’s Minutes Book and is the focus of this special exhibition. Booklet…
HOD 2024 – Watkin Walk
Cleethorpes Sea Front Opposite Mermaid Fish & Chips, CleethorpesPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join Heritage Lincolnshire in a walking tour in Cleethorpes based on the fascinating life and work of important figure, Edward Watkin. Learn about how Watkin transformed a small fishing village into the seaside resort that we know and love today. Booklet number: 11a Region: ELDC Address: Cleethorpes sea…
HOD 2024 – High Flying Women.
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 The exhibition looks at some pioneer female aviators who through determination connect us to the same qualities found in female aviators today. Some of the fascinating stories included are Bessie Colman, Amy Johnson, Elsie Mackey and Harriet Quimby. Booklet number: 41a Region: NKDC Address: Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre,…
HOD 2024 – Routes, Networks and Connections across North East Lincolnshire.
Freshney Place Shopping Centre Victoria Street, Grimsby, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join us to celebrate the start of the HODs festival at this drop-in event on Friday 6th Sept. Pick up a festival brochure, discover a new walking, cycling or heritage trail, find out about all the fantastic events taking place across North East Lincolnshire during HODs 2024, and…
HOD 2024 – Discover the Secret Cold War History of the ROC Underground Bunker at Holbeach.
Holbeach ROC Post Washway Road, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Discover the military observation post hidden just a stone's throw from the road. Retired members of the Royal Observer Corps will share the history of the service and their memories of times spent in the bunker, monitoring for impending nuclear attacks. Most of the tour will take place…
HOD 2024 – Over Wold & Fen – Horncastle’s Carrier’s Cart Connections.
Sir Joseph Banks Centre Bridge Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come and see our display exploring the network of carrier's carts that once connected Horncastle to the villages and rural communities around it in the days before motor transport. Featuring maps, photos, and items from Horncastle History & Heritage Society’s Town Archive. Booklet number: 26b Region: ELDC Address:…
HOD 2024 – Come and view our beautifully restored Station building.
The Old Station Chapel Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Market Rasen Railway station has a beautifully restored building. Our restored railway station is now a thriving Day service for Adults with learning disabilities. We welcome all visitors to look around our historical displays from the start to the end of this building's amazing journey and we openly…
HOD 2024 – Keep Their Stories Alive – A Fascinating Churchyard Memorials Trail – Self Guided.
St Peter & St Paul's Church Church Lane, Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 'Keep Their Stories Alive' - A self guided Churchyard Trail identifying and explaining the stories and connections behind some of our most quirky, historic, unusual & most interesting Memorial Stones. Link with the past while at the same time enjoying the tranquillity of our churchyard. You will find…
HOD 2024 – The Wesleys and the World-wide Parish.
Wesley's Chapel, Raithby by Spilsby Wesley's Chapel, Raithby by Spilsby, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 In 1779 John Wesley dedicated this unique Grade I listed chapel, built above the stable in the grounds of the beautiful Raithby Hall. Now the oldest Methodist chapel in the county it will host a display describing the ministry here and overseas of John Wesley, his brother Charles…
HOD 2024 – Routes, Networks and Connections Through the Archive.
Spalding Gentlemen's Society Broad Street, Spalding, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 The museum is bursting with lots of rarely seen objects so come see us and sample a small selection on offer. Now one of only two Designated Original Collections in Lincolnshire, we are inviting you to come and share some of this amazing collection before it is moved…
HOD 2024 – Pathway to Education.
The Magdalen Community Hub The Magdalen Building, St John Street, Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Built in 1484 as a feeder School for Magdalen College, this scheduled monument has undergone an extensive refurbishment by experts to preserve it for future generations to enjoy. An iconic treasure Heritage walks are being arranged on some days. Please ask on arrival. All the ground floor is…
HOD 2024 – Communicating Through Music.
St Denis' Parish Church Church Lane, Silk Willoughby, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Built circa 1350, this Grade 1 listed building has a Norman font , poppy head pews, Jacobean pulpit, Christopher Whall and Glen Carter stained glass windows. A light set of bells enables youngsters to learn the art of bellringing. Booklet number: 50a Region: SKDC Address: St Denis' Parish…