HOD – A church and Village through time – St Andrew’s, Bonby
St Andrew's Church, Bonby Church lane, Bonby, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 This delightful church set in peaceful, rural surroundings, dates from the 12th Century, with later additions and features from the medieval to the Victorian era. The exhibition will be over 2 sites within walking distance of each other and linked by a treasure hunt between the two. Come…
HOD – Times Past in Stickney
Stickney Village Hall Hall Lane, Stickney, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 An Exhibition of the History of Stickney has been organised to be held in the Village Hall on the 9th & 10th September 2023. On display will be the censuses for Stickney & many of the surrounding villages and over 800 photographs. Baptisms, Burials & Marriages, records of…
HOD – Stories of the Beonna – Get Creative! Beonna Open Days
The Beonna the All Saints Main Road, Benington, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Explore, create & learn about The Beonna & The East Lincolnshire Fens: Find secret stories on a Beonna Explorer Tour; Get creative, make art, try a craft & more at our Open Days; Cosy up for an Evening of Storytelling, Rejoice with our Beonna Choir; Celebrate Lincolnshire's food…
HOD – At Home with the Wesleys 1716
Epworth Old Rectory 1 Rectory Street, Epworth, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Have you ever wondered what life was like for 18th century families? Well, look no further! Come along to the Rectory and learn all about how the Wesley family actually lived at the Rectory in the early 18th century. Booklet Number: 11a Region: NLC Address: Epworth Old Rectory, 1…
HOD – Angels and Architecture
St Gilbert & St Hugh's Church Clough Rd, Gosberton Clough, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 A chance to see inside this Grade 2* unique little church, one of the most attractive small rural churches in the country. The church is one of the last works of the partnership of architect Sir Ninian Comper and William Bucknell. Not in Brochure - see website https://www.heritagelincolnshire.org/heritage-open-days/online-brochure Region:…
HOD – Artistic Sleaford – Special Talk
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church The Presbytery, 27 Jermyn Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United KingdomJoin us for an informative talk on the 'Our Lady of Good Counsel' Roman Catholic Church in Jermyn Street by Robert Turner, whose family were closely associated with the building of it. Booklet Number: 35c Region: NKDC Address: Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, The Presbytery, 27 Jermyn Street, Sleaford NG34 7RU Time: Sat…
HOD – Creative Horncastle – A Guided Tour
Sir Joseph Banks Centre Bridge Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Explore the creative side of Horncastle, its public art, and the artists that have been inspired here. From poets Tennyson and John Brown, to Royal miniaturist Annie Dixon, and the American painter Thomas Sully. The tour is 2km (1 ¼ miles) long and unsuitable for those who cannot…
HOD – Stamford’s Medieval Walls: A Walk & Talk with Chris Hunt
Stamford Cattle Market Car Park Stamford, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Stamford was a medieval walled town with a castle. We will walk around some of the original walls, visit the sites of the Town Gates, the surviving bastion, and part of its moat. - Guided walk and talk supported by Stamford Local History Society Booklet Number: 37g Region:…
HOD – Inside the Grantham Masonic Centre
Grantham Masonic Centre 4 Chambers Street, Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Grantham Freemason Hall, that houses Freemasons' meetings will open to the public for only the third time in its 85-year history. Grantham Freemasons’ Hall on Chambers Street in Grantham is throwing open its doors to the public on Sat, 9th Sept ’23 and Sun, 10th Sept ’23 between…
HOD – Keeping the Memories of East Lincolnshire’s Railways Alive
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Ludborough Station, Ludborough, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Giving the visitor a chance to see and picture a Heritage Steam Railway and gain information on the history of the Railway line and it's uses for the local area. Sensible footwear recommended Booklet Number: 23a Region: ELDC Address: Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Ludborough Station, Station Road, Ludborough DN36 5SH…
HOD – Browne’s Hospital – Saving the Ancient Glass
Browne's Hospital Broad Street, Stamford, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 The late medieval glass was made by a local workshop of glaziers led by John the Glazier of Stamford. The glass was deteriorating and a project undertaken by Barley Studios from February to July has seen the installation of external glazing to protect the glass of 1475 from…
HOD – Broadcast Engineering Museum – Restoring TV’s past for the future
Broadcast Engineering Museum 41 capper Avenue, Gainsborough, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Get hands-on experience at our developing Broadcast Engineering Museum. Admire a camera that televised the late Queen’s coronation. Present the weather on TV using the magic of our green screen. See our collection of working vintage outside broadcast trucks and come aboard some of them. Explore newly completed…