HOD 2024 – Black Sluice Pumping Station
Black Sluice Pumping Station London Road, Boston, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Engineering History in the making: Black Sluice Pumping Station. Discover the history of the Black Sluice Site which has had a role in land drainage since 1638 and get up close to the magnificent machines from the 1940's and 1960's which rarely survive in situ. There are several…
HOD 2024 – Explore Boston’s Historic Victorian Cemetery
Boston Cemetary Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Explore this Historic Park and Garden, with its variety of trees and plants dating from its opening in 1855 and a home to many birds and animals. Join our gravestone tours with relevant exhibition in the cemetery chapel. Stout shoes should be worn as paths off the main…
HOD 2024 – Peat & Trains – Rail Networks across the moors
The Old Peatworks Dole Road, Crowle, United KingdomPart 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…
HOD 2024 – Family Connections – come and look up your family history at Freiston.
St James' Church, Freiston Church View, Freiston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart 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 &…
HOD 2024 – Family Connections to Leverton.
St Helena's Church Main Rd A52, Leverton, Boston, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 St Helena's church, Leverton, proudly displays precious registers that date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. These are collected from the Lincoln Archives once a year, for the public to trace back their ancestors with some exciting finds from the past. St Helena's are able to give…
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 – One of Teulon’s Minor Masterpieces in the Lincolnshire Fens.
St Peter's Church Carrington Rd, New Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come visit our interesting church, designed by Teulon, and view a photographic exhibition of local history. A local historian will give a talk on Sunday 8th about Teulon.Dubbed by some architectural historians as a 'rogue architect' SS Teulon was clearly appreciated by several Lincolnshire clients. In 1854 he…
HOD 2024 – New Bolingbroke Town Hall.
New Bolingbroke Town Hall Main Road, New Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 New Bolingbroke Town Hall is a unique Grade II listed building, built as a Butter Cross. Looking back through the years, join us to view our exhibition of photographs, paper cuttings, baptisms, marriage, burial records and censuses of the local area. Booklet number: 40b Region: ELDC Address: New…
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 – 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 – Winterton’s Fascinating Hidden Facts.
All Saints' Church, Winterton Churchside, Winterton, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Uncover fascinating facts about All Saints’ Church. Look at the Winterton Heritage displays and documents from the archives. Later, follow the route around Central Winterton (2 miles) and/or take a Country Stroll around Winterton Parish (6 miles). Leaflets available. Booklet number: 60a Region: NL Address: All Saints' Church,…
HOD 2024 – Connections.
St Mary & St Nicholas Church, Wrangle Church End, Wrangle, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Take a ROUTE to St. Mary & St. Nicholas Church, Wrangle, where a NETWORK of volunteers await you with a warm and friendly welcome, tea, coffee and cake; find a CONNECTION with God or your links to the parish by perusing the Church registers and enjoy viewing our…