Heritage Lincolnshire

Join us, IN PERSON, at our newly brought-back-to-life venue, The Old King’s Head in Kirton. A short taster course introducing the vibrant world of fused glass.  You will learn how to cut coloured fusing glass and decorate it using an assortment of glass Frits stringers and paint.  The assembled glass is then ready to fire…

The Crusades to the Near East, 1095-1187 Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. The Second Crusade and the rise of Saladin, 1144-1174 This talk provides a panoramic overview of the Near East in the mid twelfth century.  It explores the evolving relations between the area’s…

Winter magic and the Dark Half of the Year Join us online, with Flange & Prong, for this interesting talk. How can we create and maintain the energy of the Sun during the Dark Months? What are the best kinds of spells and rituals to do during Winter? Who are the Gods of the Winter…

Bygone Lincoln  Join us for this series of talks delivered by Blow by Blow, presenting nostalgic video clips and still images of our county’s history and love of transport. The Ruston in the Blue Lagoon The story of the world's oldest working excavator, a steam navvy built in Lincoln in 1909. Incredibly, its now working…

Camel Pilot Supreme, Captain D.V. Armstrong DFC. Join us, online, as Annette Carson tells the story of a young airman often described as “legendary”, but until now known chiefly from old pilots’ tales, from snatches of fleeting recollection, and from escapades often misremembered. It’s time to meet the real Captain Armstrong, and he is guaranteed…

‘The Victorian Christmas’ Join us at The Old King’s Head to learn all about The Victorian Christmas. You will discover a brief history of Christmas in England, the early traditions and how we lost them. Each person will be able to try a range of homemade Victorian samples including: Temperance Beverage ( dates to 1872)…

Join us, and Fenland Natural Health, for this fascinating morning. In the heart of winter there are very few fresh plants available, so we are reliant on those we have been able to preserve. However, our kitchen cupboard can be a wonderful source of spices, herbs and other natural products with effective medicinal use. In…

The Crusades to the Near East, 1095-1187 Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Hattin and the conquest of Jerusalem, 1174-1187 This period marks a climax in the history of the Crusader States.  During these years, the ongoing expansion of Saladin’s empire placed the Crusader States…

Forgotten Histories Join us, online, as we welcome back Matt Lewis with his new series of talks. 1450: A Turning Point Most accounts of the Wars of the Roses place its beginning at the First Battle of St Albans in 1455. Trouble had ben brewing for a long time by then, though. Perhaps nowhere is…

Join us online, with Flange & Prong, for this interesting, Christmas talk. Discover the true origins of Paganism, Pagan Yule, and the deities of Yule. We will also be looking at the different traditions and their celebrations for this magical time of year! Tickets: Members £5 / Non-members £8. A combination ticket for the talk…

‘The Medieval Christmas’ Join us at The Old King’s Head to learn all about celebrations,  customs  and traditions of the Medieval Christmas; from fasting to carolling, to banquets and dancing during this live talk and demonstration.  You will discover all about etiquette and manners as well as what Christmas foods they enjoyed during the celebration.…