Heritage Lincolnshire
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…
HOD – Living Life in the Early 1900’s
Immingham Tin Town Heritage Centre 359 Pelham Rd, Immingham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Step back in time to life as it was in the early 1900's discover what it was like living in a Tin Bungalow Booklet Number: 18a Region: NELDC Address: Tin Town Heritage Centre, 359 Pelham Rd, Immingham DN40 1NG Time: Sat 9th & Sun 10th September 12.00 -…
HOD – Louth Navigation Trust – Folk on the water
Navigation Warehouse, Louth Riverhead Road,, Louth, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Set in Riverhead Basin, Louth on the edge of Lincolnshire Wolds – Louth Navigation Trust offer Live Music at Grade 11 listed Navigation Warehouse with heritage talk and walk. Paddle boarding and model craft on the Louth canal Sat 9th & Sun 10th, 12.00 - 17.00. Talk at…
HOD – Sleaford Almshouses: An Echo of the Past
Sleaford Almshouses Eastgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 202 This rarely opened Almshouse Chapel is almost untouched by time since 1844. A talk will be given on the Almshouses, the two earlier chapels on this site, the layout and features of the present chapel will be given at 1.30pm and repeated at 2.30pm Booklet Number: 35d Region:…
HOD – Discover the Magic of Mannakin Hall: A Unique Journey Through History & Art!
Mannakin Hall Brant Road Fulbeck Lowfields, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Mannakin Hall, once the dining quarters for American soldiers during World War II. Today, it stands as a testament to art and history, housing over 15,000 mannequins that have graced films, TV sets, and music videos.…
HOD – Black Sluice Pumping Station – Engineering History in the Making
Black Sluice Pumping Station London Road, Boston, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 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 1940s and 19960s which rarely survive in situ. Note; there are several sets of steps in the building and uneven…
HOD – Boston Victorian Cemetary
Boston Cemetary Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Opened in 1855, much of the original design can still be seen in the Victorian landscape gardens. Features include an avenue of Lime trees and a figure-of-eight path weaving among the gravestone and a wide variety of tree species. The remaining Chapel, the Lodge, and the Mortuary are…
HOD – Playing the Past – Lifting the Lid on the Caxton Theatre’s Archives, Costumes and Props
Caxton Theatre 128 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 It's our birthday! The Caxton Theatre is 80 years old this year. Can you imagine the number of items we've accumulated? We have chosen the best of our photographs of past productions, costumes and props for you to see, hold and even try on! A unique chance, come…
HOD – Art in our Open Church
Gainsborough United Reformed Church Church Street, Gainsborough, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 The Mayflower room contains a fascinating history of the Mayflower Pilgrims and is part of the Mayflower trail around the town of Gainsborough. There will be a small exhibition of art produced by talented amateur artists from a local group who meet in the church. Refreshments, with homemade…
HOD – Grave designs at Grantham’s Hidden Graveyard
Old Burial Ground Manthorpe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Grantham's overflow burial ground from 1812-57 is an evocative space and wildlife haven. In September there is usually a carpet of pink cyclamen. Engage with the stories of former residents through their artistic slate headstones and memorials. Family historians will be on hand to help with queries. Entrance…
HOD – Museum Mayhem
North Lincolnshire Museum Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Museum Mayhem! Fun free museum inspired arts and crafts are on offer for families. Learn more about objects in the collection at our object handling station. This activity will be staffed by knowledgeable Museum staff. Museum trails will be on offer and our dedicated under 5's space open…
HOD – Artistic Sleaford: Main Event
Sleaford Museum 81 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 This year we will focus on 19th century Artists and Musicians, such as the Wedd sisters, Esme Roberts, Charles Shannon and in addition on Saturday 9th September only there will be an informative talk at 11.00 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church in Jermyn Street…