Part 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…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join the volunteers at St Peter’s Church for a calligraphy workshop making your own bookmark. Booklet number: 3z Region: NL Address: St Peter’s Church, Beck Hill, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5EX Time: Sat 7th &  Sat 14th - 10.00 - 15.00 Booking required: No For more events, take a look at our…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 The Hobhole Diesel Pumping Station was built in 1957 and house three Allen 6 cylinder 770 hp diesel engines, each connected to an 88 inch diameter impellor pump. There will be a display on the Board’s operations, a static exhibition of the Board’s machinery Booklet number: 6c Region:…

Part 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,…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This unique heritage railway, set in the North Lincolnshire countryside, offers a glimpse into the region's rich peat-cutting history on the largest peat bog in the country. Our knowledgeable volunteers will share fascinating stories about the railway's role in transforming the landscape. Join one of our talks running…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Charles Dickens in Foston? Explore Foston's Heritage Trail to learn about the famous and the locals who have shaped Foston from medieval times onwards. A key location on a busy route - it's surprising who has visited! Numbers will be restricted on the Tower Tours so you may…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Over 910 years of history with a rare chance to look through the old church registers and a local photo collection. Refreshments and toilets (with disabled access) are available. Booklet number: 18a Region: BBC Address: St James' Church, Church View, Freiston, Boston, PE22 0LE Time: Sat 7th &…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 The Grade 1 listed mediaeval church of St. Nicolas has acted for centuries as a fixed point for travellers, en route by land or sea around the Humber, and a waypoint benchmark can still be seen on the West Tower. There is also a surprising connection to a…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An amazing example of medieval glass is coming back to St Andrew's Church in Heckington. Learn about the journey of the glass and where it has been stored. Learn more about the stained glass windows in the church and take part in this historic event. Booklet number: 24c…

Part 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…

Part 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:…