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| Aubourn Community Heritage Room Open Days |
| Saturday and Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Community Heritage Room, Aubourn Clock Tower, Bassingham Road, Aubourn, Lincoln, LN5 9EA |
| Description: The Grade II Listed Aubourn Clock Tower Community Heritage Room will be exhibiting items of historical interest relating to Aubourn and Haddington dating back to the 17th Century. |
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| Bardney |
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| Bardney Abbey Dig 2011 Revealed |
Thursday: 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Friday: 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Saturday: 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm. |
| Address: Bardney Heritage Centre, Station Road, Bardney, LN3 5UF |
| Description: An exhibition based around the Bardney Abbey excavation which took place in the summer of 2011 to include photographs, video and artefacts from the Dig. |
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| Website: www.bardneyheritage.com |
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| Barton Upon Humber |
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| Special Opening of 51 Fleetgate, Barton Upon Humber |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: 51 Fleetgate, Barton Upon Humber, DN18 5QA |
| Description: Visit North Lincolnshire's oldest domestic dwelling dating from 1325. Take a step back in time and see how people lived in the Georgian / Victorian periods. See the magnificent c1425 Crown Post roof in this timber framed building. Free parking nearby. |
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| Belton (North Lincolnshire) |
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| Festival of Flowers and Victorian Life |
Friday: 10.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 6.00pm. There will be Songs of Praise service on Sunday at 11.00am. |
| Address: All Saints Church, Stocks Hill, Church Town, Belton, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1PE |
Description:
Come and see: themed flowers, Victorian collections, Parish Registers, local history, school display, Temple Belwood.
Hear: story telling, music, radio.
Do: amateur radio, brass rubbing, lace making, treasure trail.
Taste: refreshments, lunches, teas. |
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| Boston |
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| Victorian Days |
| Saturday and Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Fydell House, South Square, Boston, PE21 6HU |
Description: Come and enjoy a visit to Victorian times at the grandest house in town. Take a step back in time with a tour of this Grade I listed house and gain an insight into its varied history. A special exhibition also commemorates the life of Herbert Ingram whose statue stands in front of St Botolph's Church - the Boston Stump.
In the 200th Anniversary year of his birth in Boston, this exhibition will be a unique opportunity to learn about this extraordinary Boston Victorian, his contribution to the town, achievements as founder of the Illustrated London News and view documents and items never before on public display.
There is metered car parking nearby. |
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| Website: www.fydellhousecentre.org.uk |
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| Boston |
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| Open Days at the Boston Stump Parish Library and Records |
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10.00am - 3.30pm.
Sunday: 12.30pm - 3.30pm. |
Description: The Parish library and records of St Botolph's Church Boston (Boston Stump) will be open to the public. Many ancient books, marriage, baptism and burial records will also be available to view.
Disabled toilets only. |
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| Boston |
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| A Masterclass in medieval brickwork at Hussey Tower |
| Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm. |
| Address: Hussey Tower, Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6DA |
| Directions: Adjacent to Boston Collage Car Park. |
Description: Visit this 15th century tower, once the home of Sir John Hussey, and learn skills in the repair of medieval brickwork. Free demonstrations and a guided tour which will bring this historic monument to life.
Disabled parking available in Boston College Car Park. Other visitors are asked to park in a local pay and display car park and walk to the site. |
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| Website: www.lincsheritage.org |
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| Bourne |
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| Victorian Lincolnshire |
Thursday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Friday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Baldocks Mill, South Street, Bourne, PE10 9LY |
| Description: Housed in an old watermill, the museum contains three floors of exhibitions: Raymond Mays motor racing exhibition, Charles Frederick Worth's haute couture, local industries on the top floor and two water wheels producing power. |
| Contact: Email: neskin@btinternet.com |
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| Brackenborough |
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| Brackenborough Hall Deserted Medieval village and farm walk |
| Sunday: 10.30am and 2.00pm. |
| Address: Brackenborough Hall, Brackenborough, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0NS |
| Directions: 2 miles north of Louth. Directions on booking or see website. |
| Pre-booking essential |
Description: Guided walk around Brackenborough Hall and gardens; looking at the conversion of the coach house to holiday apartments, the farm and Deserted Medieval Village. Victorian developments will be highlighted.
Free parking.
Tours last approximately two hours. |
| Contact: Paul and Flora Bennett 01507 603193 |
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| Website: www.BrackenboroughHall.com |
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| Brant Broughton |
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| Bodley Inspired! |
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 9.00am - 5.00pm. |
| Address: St. Helen's Church, Church Walk, Brant Broughton, Lincolnshire, LN5 0SN |
Description: Visit St Helen's to see the Medieval exterior and angel ceiling and the Gothic revival Font, Chancel and Sanctuary. The restoration of the church in the late Victorian period was by architect George Frederick Bodley.
Teas available on Saturday afternoon.
Guides and cards available.
See also St Swithun's Leadenham. |
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| Brant Broughton |
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| Open Day at the Wesleyan Reform Chapel |
Thursday: 2.00pm - 5.30pm.
Friday: 2.00pm - 5.30pm.
Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.30pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.30pm. |
| Address: Wesleyan Reform Chapel, Malt Kiln Lane, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SG |
| Description: Visit this interesting small chapel built in1865. The chapel was recently refurbished with new windows and interior decoration and is used every Sunday by a small congregation. |
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| Caistor |
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| Victorian Caistor - a Walk and Exhibition |
| Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am and 2.00pm. |
| Address: Caistor Market Place, Caistor, LN7 6TT |
| Directions: Start Lion Fountain, opposite the Nat West Bank. |
| Description: Guided walk round Victorian Caistor including the Old Vicarage Garden and ending at the new Arts and Heritage Centre as featured on BBC Television for an exhibition about Victorian Caistor. Outdoor clothing is advised. Tours last approximately one and a half hours. |
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| Cleethorpes |
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| Corpus Christi Church, Cleethorpes |
Thursday: 8.30am - 10.30am.
Friday: 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
Saturday: 9.30am - 12 noon AND 4.30pm - 7.00pm.
Sunday: 8.30am - 11.30am. |
| Address: Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 7LJ |
| Directions: On left 500 yards from Isaac Hill on Grimsby Road going towards Grimsby. Circular church with car park to the front. |
| Description: The present church was opened in 1995, replacing that built on the site in 1930. Information will be available on the fascinating history of the church. Children's activities will be available Sunday morning, refreshments available Saturday and Sunday mornings. |
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| Website: www.catholiclincs.org.uk |
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| Cleethorpes |
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| Observatory Open Day - Beacon Hill |
| Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Beacon Hill Observatory, Beacon Hill Allotments, off Montgomery Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 9JQ. |
Description: Visit Beacon Hill Observatory for a chance to see Lincolnshire's largest telescope. You will also have the opportunity to talk to Astronomical Society members and to join the Astronomical Society. Refreshments available.
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| Website: www.cleethorpesastronomy.co.uk |
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| Coningsby |
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| Classic Motorcycle Farm and Wartime Memorabilia Museum |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Sans Souci, Coningsby Moorside, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7SS |
| Directions: Situated off the B1192 to Boston from Coningsby. |
| Description: Special opening of motor, Victorian farm memorabilia collection including home and family artefacts. Also latest addition propeller from a German Heinkel He-111 bomber with its history. See working farm engines and two strokes from 3-5cc to 5000cc. |
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| Deeping St Nicholas |
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| Vine House Farm Agricultural Hand Tool Museum |
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Vine House Farm, Main Road, Deeping St Nicholas, PE11 3DG |
| Directions: Well signposted near the school in Deeping St Nicholas. |
| Description: A well-displayed wide range of agricultural hand tools from the 20th century at Vine House Farm. Guided tours (half an hour duration) will be available on Saturday and Sunday between 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Farm Shop open daily. |
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| Doddington |
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| Guided tours around outside Doddington Hall |
| Sunday only, 11.00am - 5.00pm Gardens, 1.00pm - 5.00pm Hall, 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm & 4.00pm outside tours |
| Address: Doddington Hall & Gardens, Doddington, Lincolnshire. LN6 4RU |
| Directions: Doddington Hall is 5 miles west of Lincoln on the B1190. It is signposted from the A46 Newark to Lincoln Road. It is also signposted from the A57 between the A1 & Lincoln. Large (free) car park on the opposite side of the road to Hall for visitors. |
Description: Stunning Elizabethan family home alive with history and interest. Wonderful collection of furniture, porcelain, paintings and textiles. Learn all about our Tapestry Conservation Project with the help of informed guides & a fascinating interpretative display.
Special guided tours around outside of House foe HOD focussing on Changing Face of Doddington Hall. Admire our Fabulous Gardens.
Full wheelchair access to Gardens, to Farm Shop and Café & to Restaurant. Manual wheelchair access to ground floor of Hall only. Award-winning facilities for disabled visitors including Virtual Tour of upper floors of the Hall, audio-tours with induction loops & free use of battricar (Gardens only) and manual wheelchairs (pre-booking strongly recommended).
Excellent sensory trails of House & Gardens for visually impaired guests (please do ask for further information at the Gatehouse Shop on arrival, or telephone 01522 812510 for details in advance.
No stilettos allowed inside the Hall.
Special activities for children or families. Jolly Jarvis Unicorn Trail for children to complete inside the Hall (free entry - small prize at end!); Hands-on Schools / Museum Room - children encouraged to look, touch and ask questions about interesting and unusual objects with help of trained guides; Holly Bedroom / Tapestry Conservation Project Children's' Activity Sheet. |
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| Website: www.doddingtonhall.com |
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| Fiskerton |
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| Yellow Belly Observers |
Saturday: 11.00am - 4.30pm.
Sunday: 11.00am - 4.30pm. |
| Address: St Clements of Rome, High Street, Fiskerton, LN3 4HF |
| Description: 55 years of the Royal Observer Corps in Lincolnshire. If you served in the Corps or had family who did, come along and meet people you once served with and swap stories. Display of photographs, equipment, memorabilia. Parking available in the nearby Blacksmiths Road. |
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| Fulbeck |
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| Fulbeck Manor - 400 Years of Portraits |
| Sunday: 10.30am and 2.00.pm. |
| Address: Fulbeck Manor, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3JN. |
| Directions: Follow the brown signs to Manor Craft Centre. |
| Pre-booking essential. NOW FULLY BOOKED. |
Description: Visit this 16th century Manor and view its interesting collection of 400 years of portraits.
Tours last approximately one and a half hours. |
| Contact: Heritage Lincolnshire 01529 461499 |
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| Gainsborough |
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| The Old Nick Theatre |
Saturday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 11.00 - 4.00pm.
Each tour will last an hour. |
| Address: 31 Spring Gardens, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2AY |
| Pre-booking essential |
Description: Costumed guided tours of the former Victorian police station and magistrates court, built in 1859 now home of Gainsborough Theatre Company. Frequently used for productions, ghost vigils and paranormal investigations.
Limited parking.
Additional parking at Marshalls Yard. |
| Contact: Kathy Young/ John Derbyshire 01427 810616 |
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| Website: gainsboroughtheatrecompany.com |
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| Gayton Le Marsh |
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| Special Opening of Gayton Engine Pumping Station |
Saturday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Gayton Engine Pumping Station, Thacker Bank, near Theddlethorpe All Saints, LN12 1PE |
| Description: Gayton Engine has an operational diesel engine and pump, interesting exhibits on land drainage and a picnic site. It's a delightful building with arched Victorian windows - a monument to those who first wrestled with flooding. |
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| Website: www.LMDB.co.uk |
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| Gosberton Clough |
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| Display of Victorian Life at the church of St Gilbert and St Hugh |
Saturday: 10.30am - 4.30pm.
Sunday: 10.30am - 4.30pm. |
| Address: St Gilbert and St Hugh, Gosberton Clough, PE11 4JN |
| Directions: On the B1397 3 miles west of Gosberton on the road to Dowsby. Please note that the church does not have a tower or a spire. |
| Description: A unique oak-framed church designed by Comper and Bucknall; the east window and furnishings made in their workshop. There will also be a display of Victorian pictures and artefacts gathered from local villagers. |
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| Grantham |
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| Opening of Grantham's Old Burial Ground |
| Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.30pm. |
| Address: Manthorpe Road, Grantham, NG31 6RP |
| Directions: West side of Manthorpe Road, north of King's School. Grid Ref: SK915365 |
Description: The Burial Ground for the whole of Grantham for the first half of the 19th century. Rarely accessible, apart from interest for headstones and family history also contains a number of fine specimen trees.
Stout footwear is advised as there are steep steps. Not suitable for wheelchair users. |
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| Website: www.granthamcivicsociety.co.uk |
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| Grasby |
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| Tours of All Saints' Church Grasby |
Saturday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: All Saints' Church, Grasby, Lincolnshire, DN38 6AU |
| Directions: Off the A1084 between Brigg and Caistor. |
| Description: The church where Charles Tennyson Turner elder brother of Alfred, Lord Tennyson was Vicar. Lord Tennyson gave the glass of the east window showing scenes from our Lord's life. All are welcome for church tours and floral displays. Refreshments available. |
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| Website: lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/caistor/ |
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| Great Steeping |
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| Old Church Farm Tool Display |
| Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Old Church Farm, Old Church Lane, Great Steeping, PE23 5PR |
Directions: Turn right into Old Church Lane just after 40mph sign on B1195 as you enter Great Steeping from the Spilsby direction. Continue up lane for 200 yards past small development on right. Farm on the right.
Grid Ref: TF435642 |
| Description: Display of old tools, agricultural and domestic memorabilia, photographs and Victorian linen. Farm walk to demonstrate the human influence on the farm from the 16th century to the present; lasts about one hour. |
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| Grimsby |
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| St Mary on the Sea: A Victorian Catholic Church |
Saturday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 3.00pm onwards. |
| Address: St Mary on the Sea, Heneage Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9DZ |
| Description: A Victorian Catholic church dedicated in 1883, this is a beautiful building with a long history. Special event on Sunday at 3.00pm: come and enjoy the Sound of the Humberston Singers conducted by Richard Bradley and accompanied by Esther Peterson. Short programmes at 3.00pm, 3.30pm and 4.00pm. |
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| Gunby |
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| Gunby Hall Heritage Open Day |
| Sunday only, 11.00am - 5.00pm |
| Address: Gunby Hall, near Spilsby PE23 5SS |
| Directions: Off Gunby roundabout on the A158 |
 View location on Google Maps |
| Description: Gunby Hall is an impressive William and Mary Mansion set in eight acres of magnificent gardens. Come and have an 'upstairs - downstairs' experience and be amazed by our extensive collection of art and furniture. |
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| Gunby Hall |
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| Website: www.gunbyhall.org.uk |
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| Harlaxton |
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| Harlaxton Manor |
| Sunday only, Tours at 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm & 4.00pm |
| Address: Harlaxton, Grantham. NG32 1AG |
| Directions: Just outside Grantham on the A607 to Melton Mowbray |
| Booking Essential 10 visitors per tour |
Description: Visit Harlaxton Manor, built by Gregory Gergory in the 1830's, with Anthony Salvin (architech) responsible for the exterior. It is an exuberant merging of styles which must be seen to be believed: an unforgettable experience.
Requests for disabled parking and access should be made when booking. |
| Contact: Heritage Lincolnshire 01529 461499 |
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| Website: www.harlaxton.ac.uk |
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| Heckington |
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| Victorian Day at Heckington Eight-Sailed Windmill with 2nd Heckington Cubs |
Saturday: 12 noon - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 12 noon - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Heckington Windmill, Hale Road, Heckington, near Sleaford, NG34 9JH |
| Description: The windmill will be open from 12 noon. Guided tours at all times. Punch and Judy 1.00pm and 4.00pm. Cubs will be demonstrating and playing Victorian games between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. |
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| Website: www.heckingtonwindmill.org.uk |
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| Heighington |
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| Victorian Lincolnshire at the Thomas Garrett Heritage Room |
| Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Thomas Garrett Heritage Room, Heighington, LN4 1GH |
| Directions: The Heritage Room is signposted in the village |
| With regret this event has been cancelled due to ongoing repairs by NKDC |
| Description: An exhibition with demonstrations of Victorian life in the kitchen and the school room in what was originally the old school in Heighington. |
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| Holbeach |
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| Holbeach Cemetery Chapels Open Day |
| Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm. |
| Address: Holbeach Cemetary Chapels, Park Road, Holbeach, PE12 7EE |
| Description: These fine Victorian cemetery chapels were built in 1854 and a local group is hoping to restore them. The chapels will be open so the public can view them and discuss what use they could be put to in the future. |
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| Horkstow |
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| Horkstow: St Maurice and 2000 years of history |
| Saturday and Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Horkstow Church, Horkstow, Lincolnshire, DN18 6BG |
| Directions: Horkstow Church on the B1204, one mile south of South Ferriby DN18 6BG. |
| Description: Horkstow village and church are connected to extraordinary ranges of historic events from Roman times to the Victorians. All are illustrated in the history displays in the church combined with architectural beauty of great heritage significance. |
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| Horncastle |
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| William Marwood: |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Sir Joseph Banks Centre, 7-13 Bridge Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HZ |
| Description: Sir Joseph Banks Centre plays host to Horncastle's William Marwood, who became Crown Executioner in 1874. Period costume, document displays etc. See website for details. Joseph Banks Garden and shop open. |
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| Website: www.joseph-banks.org.uk |
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| Horncastle |
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| Horncastle History Days |
| Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Stanhope Hall, Boston Road, Horncastle, LN9 6NF |
| Description: An opportunity to see a wide selection of Horncastle-related archives, antiquities, maps, photos, books etc. Search for your ancestors using local census and burial records. |
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| Local history exhibitions bring back memories for residents of Horncastle |
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| Website: www.horncastlecivic.org.uk |
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| Humberston |
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| Fitties Victorian Holiday |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Humberston Fitties Chalet Park, Humberston, DN36 4EU |
| Description: Various themed attractions based on Victorian seaside holidays. Including children's fancy dress and treasure hunt, bathing belles and beaus, Punch & Judy, comic photos, themed garden competition, also raffle, tombola and bric-a-brac stalls and refreshments. |
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| Keadby Lock |
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| Come Aboard a Humber Super Sloop |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Keadby Lock, off the A18, Keadby, near Scunthorpe, DN17 3BP |
| Description: Spider-T played her part during the war transporting supplies but has since been renovated to full Edwardian splendour. Come aboard for a tour and chat with her crew. Model ships will also be on display. |
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| Website: www.spidert.co.uk |
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| Keddington |
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| St Margaret's Church Open Day |
| Sunday: 10.00am - 3.00pm. |
| Address: St Margaret's Church, Church Lane, Keddington, Lincolnshire, LN11 7HG |
| Description: Following recent archaeological investigations St Margaret's Church has been found to have Saxon origins making this an exciting opportunity to see a building that has been around for over 1000 years. |
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| Kirkby On Bain |
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| In the Steps of a Victorian Naturalist |
| Sunday: 2.00pm. |
| Address: Moor Farm Nature Reserve, Wellsyke Lane, Kirkby-on-Bain, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6YU |
| Directions: Grid Ref: TF226635 |
| Pre-booking essential |
Description: Follow the footsteps of Victorian naturalist Joseph Burtt Davy, who in October 1890 walked across Kirkby Moor, now a Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve. See what has changed and what is being restored. Stout footwear is advised.
Walk lasts approximately two hours. |
| Contact: Sue Curtis, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - 01507 528373 |
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| Kirton In Lindsey |
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| Guided walk around Kirton in Lindsey |
| Sunday: 2.00pm. |
| Address: Market Place, Kirton in Lindsey, DN21 4LZ |
| Pre-booking essential |
| Description: Guided walk around this historic small town with many Victorian links including newly refurbished Diamond Jubilee Town Hall, a whipping post and fine church; part of the walk is up a steep hill. Victorian photographs will be on display from a local collection. Walk lasts approximately two hours. |
| Contact: Martin Hollingsworth - 01652 648435 |
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| Website: www.kirtoninlindseytownhall.co.uk |
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| Leadenham |
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| The Pugin Ceiling |
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 9.00am - 5.00pm. |
| Address: St. Swithun's Church, Cliff Road, Leadenham, Lincolnshire, LN5 0PX |
| Directions: On the A607 |
| The associated talks at 12 noon & 4.00pm have been cancelled |
Description: Visit St Swithun's to see the newly-restored Pugin ceiling, and hear a talk on its amazing story: Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon and 4.00pm. Talks will last for 20 minutes with questions thereafter.
Teas: Sunday afternoon followed by Songs of Praise at 5.00pm. Open garden nearby. |
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| Lenton |
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| Host of Angels Experience |
Friday: 2.30pm - 5.30pm.
Sunday: 2.30pm - 5.30pm. |
| Address: St. Peter's Church, Lenton, near Grantham, NG33 4HE |
| Description: Exhibition showing the wide variety of artistic styles illustrating Angels in art over almost 2000 years, re-created by local artist Roger Heaton. The author, Cuthbert Bede, was Vicar here in the 1880's. |
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| Lincoln |
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| Lincoln's Victorian Arboretum |
Friday: 11.00am.
Sunday: 11.00am. |
| Address: Arboretum Park Lodge, Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5HU |
Description: Take a relaxing tour with Green Badge Guide Brian Taylor and discover the history of Lincoln's Victorian Arboretum with its trees, bandstand, lion and terrace. Enjoy a Victorian 'People's Park'.
Outdoor clothing is advised.
Some street parking available.
Tours last approximately one hour. |
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| Website: www.lincolnguidedtours.co.uk |
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| Lincoln |
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| Heritage Open Days Lincoln Castle |
Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Last admission on both days is at 4.15pm. |
| Address: Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln, LN1 3AA |
| Description: Lincoln Castle really is a site steeped in history and the Heritage Open Days are a fantastic opportunity to explore it for FREE. Additional guided tours will be put on at 11.00am, 12 noon, 1.00pm and 2.00pm. Our guides will take you through the ages from the origins of the castle in 1068 to the Victorian times when the castle was used as a prison. |
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| Lincoln |
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| Discover Victorian Lincolnshire |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Last entry on both days is at 3.30pm. |
| Address: Museum of Lincolnshire life, Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY |
| Description: With period room sets reflecting domestic and commercial Victorian life. The museum is the ideal place to explore the county's past. With living history in the kitchen, printers and chemist and a Victorian children's trail. |
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| Lincoln |
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| The Victorian Miller |
Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Ellis's Windmill, Mill Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY |
| Directions: Ellis Windmill, Mill Road, Lincoln - (behind Museum of Lincolnshire Life). |
Description: Restored in 1981 Ellis Mill is now grinding local grain as it has since 1798. Meet John and Eliza Ellis owners in 1894 and family who will be giving guided tours of a working windmill.
Guided tours approximately 20 minutes.
Limited to 20 people at a time inside the mill. |
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| Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk |
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| Special Opening of St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Church |
Thursday: 11.00am - 2.00pm.
Friday: 11.00am - 2.00pm.
Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5AQ |
| Directions: Limited disabled parking provided. There is a large car park belonging to the church, situated on Friars' Lane directly opposite Unity Square, off Broadgate. There is also a multi-storey car park nearby. |
| Description: This beautiful Victorian church designed by Albert Vicars and opened in 1893, was lovingly restored in 2010. St. Hugh's is a thriving Catholic church, with daily 10:00 am Mass, in the heart of modern Lincoln. |
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| Website: www.sthughslincoln.org.uk |
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| Special Opening of the Lincoln Unitarian Chapel |
Friday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 12 noon - 4.00pm. Service on Sunday from 11.00am to 12 noon. |
| Address: High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7RY |
| Directions: On the east side of High Street, corner of Monson Street. |
| Description: Built 1725, one of Lincoln's earliest dissenting Chapels. Wooden pillars possibly former ships' masts. Fragment of medieval window from John of Gaunt's palace. Re-enactment of a Victorian Unitarian Service Sunday 11.00am to 12 noon. "Sunday best" and ladies hats for authenticity. |
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| Behind the scenes at BBC Lincolnshire |
| Sunday: 10.00am - 1.00pm. |
| Address: BBC Lincolnshire, Newport, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3XY |
| Description: Look behind the scenes at BBC Lincolnshire, one of the BBC's most successful radio stations. See the radio and TV studios in action. |
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| Website: www.bbc.co.uk/lincolnshire |
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| Death and the Victorians |
Saturday: 2.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm. |
| Address: Guided tour starts at Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY |
| Pre-booking essential |
Description: Death was the great leveller, but not for the Victorians. With the aid of Charles Dickens and some Lincoln Cemeteries, we will examine how the Victorians dealt with the problems of disposing of the dead. Event organised by the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology.
This is a walking tour be prepared to stand for one and a half hours and the vagaries of the English summer. |
| Contact: Derek Broughton - 01522 878961 |
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| Usher Gallery - Victorian Artefacts |
| Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Usher Gallery, Lindum Road, Lincoln, LN2 1NN |
Description: Visit the Usher Gallery, home to the collection of James Ward Usher. Free guided tours highlighting the gallery's Victorian artefacts at 2.00pm each day.
Disabled car parking via Danesgate. Car parking Danesgate and Flaxengate. |
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| Long Sutton |
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| Now and Then Photographic Display |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 3.00pm. |
| Address: Market House, Market Street, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, PE12 9EE |
| Description: A display of photographs of Long Sutton showing buildings from Victorian times and photographs of those buildings today. In co-operation with the Market House Photography Group. |
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| Morton by Gainsborough |
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| The Tofton Trail |
| Sunday: 1.30pm. |
| Address: Village hall car park, Crooked Billet Street, Morton by Gainsborough, DN21 3AL |
| Directions: Meet in the car park, with entrance off Walkerith Road. |
Description: A residence visited by George Eliot to pen some of her book 'The Mill on the Floss'. Morton Wharf linked with a Viking landing. St Paul's Church with Victorian treasures including windows by Burne - Jones.
Tour lasts approximately one hour. |
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| Navenby |
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| St Peter's Church Open Days and Guided Tours |
Friday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: St Peter's Church, Church Lane, Navenby, LN5 0EG |
| Directions: Situated off the High Street. |
| Pre-booking essential for tours only. These will take place on Friday at 10.00am and 1.00pm, and on Sunday at 11.00am. |
| Description: Visit St Peter's, the medieval church. Features include the 14th century Easter sepulchre, Elizabethan pulpit, recently restored Victorian rood screen, font exhibited in the Great Exhibition of 1851 and magnificent east window. |
| Contact: Mrs. Shelia Gill - 01522 810318 |
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| Mrs Smith's Cottage Museum |
| Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 1.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: 3 East Road, Navenby, Lincoln LN5 0EN |
| Description: Help us write a Victorian love story, based in 1880's Navenby. We provide the characters and locations. You provide the storylines. You will be contribution to the longest love story ever written by the public. |
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| North Thoresby |
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| 1940'S Weekend |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.30pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.30pm. |
| Address: North Thoresby Sation, North Thoresby, Louth, Lincs, DN36 5QL |
| Description: Military re-enactors, period vehicles, dancing in the village square. Indoor / outdoors trade and craft stalls. Morris dancers. BBMF flypast 1940's memorabilia. In conjunction with Lincolnshire Wolds Railway and Fulstow village. |
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| Osbournby Heritage Room |
| Saturday & Sunday 2.00pm 5.00pm |
| Address: North Street, Osbournby NG34 0DR |
| Description: Victorian photographs and memorabilia of Osbournby and the local area. Also includes items of general interest. |
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| Victorian Saxilby |
Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Saxilby Village hall, High Street, Saxilby, LN1 2HA |
Description: The Railway came in 1849 and changed the village forever. See a display of photographs and exhibits from the 19th century. Traditional Victorian melodrama. Research your ancestors in our archives. Play traditional games.
Guided walk at 3.00pm. Craft fair. Refreshments. |
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| Website: www.saxilbyhistory.org |
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| Burringham St John the Baptist Church |
| Sunday only. 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
| Address: High Street, Burringham, Scunthorpe |
| Directions: Off the B1450 from Scunthorpe. |
| View location on Google Maps |
Description: Special opening of St John the Baptist Church.
One of S S Teulon's most dramatic and original compositions standing below the Trent's high east bank. Contains beautiful stained glass, a painted ceiling of the heavenly constellations above the altar and an extraordinary World War One memorial. |
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| Mayors Parlour Open Day |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Town Hall, North Parade, Skegness, PE25 1DA |
| Description: A chance not only to take tea with the Mayor, but also view two famous paintings by artist John Hassall of the Jolly Fisherman along with many other unique items relating to the town's history. |
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| Church Farm Village |
Thursday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Church Farm Museum, Church Road South, Skegness, PE25 2HF |
| Description: Turn back time and experience life in the Victorian times at Church Farm Village. Marvel at woodturner plying his ancient craft whilst catching the aroma of the freshly baked bread from the farmhouse kitchen. |
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| Website: www.churchfarmvillage.org.uk |
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| Heritage Skegness Exhibition at St Matthew’s Church |
| Friday & Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm & Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm |
| Address: St Matthew’s Church, Lumley Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2AT |
| Directions: (Known as the church on the roundabout) Once in Skegness, follow the signs to the town centre. The one-way system will take you into Lumley Road the main shopping street. Take the 1st left into Lumley Avenue and you will find St Matthew’s Church at |
Description: There will be displays depicting the heritage trail. The heritage of the surrounding area will also be on display. There will be much to see and much to discover!
There is parking on Lumley Avenue plus limited parking on the property.
Refreshments including lunch will be available for a small charge. |
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| Sleaford History Group Presents: Carre Street, Sleaford from the Air |
| Sunday: 2.00pm. |
| Address: The Hub, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW |
Description: Join local historian Simon Pawley on the balcony of the Hub to learn about the Victorian heritage of Carre Street. The view includes Carre's Hospital; Navigation Wharf; ironfounding, coachbuilding and lemonade making; the Literary Institute and Handley Street.
Outdoor clothing required and a head for heights! Free parking at Eastgate car park.
Tour lasts approximately one and a half hours. |
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| Heritage Open Day at Navigation House |
| Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Navigation House, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TW |
| Directions: Opposite The Hub National Centre for Craft and Design. |
Description: Discover the story of the trade on the River Slea. Have a go at some games which would have been played in Victorian times. See the difference between them and our modern interactive exhibits.
Free parking at Eastgate car park behind The Hub.
Refreshments and toilets (including disabled) available at The Hub. |
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| Heritage Open Day at Cogglesford Mill |
| Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Cogglesford Mill, East Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EQ |
| Directions: Adjacent to Cogglesford Mill Cottage Restaurant. Take B1517 towards Sleaford off A17 Newark to Kings Lynn - the Mill is on the left. |
Description: Discover how Cogglesford Mill operated during Victorian times. Try a taste of items made from Victorian recipes. Test your knowledge with our Victorian quiz.
Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. |
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| Victorian Spilsby: A Decorated Church and Exhibition |
Friday: 7.00pm - 9.00pm.
Saturday: 9.00am - 6.00pm.
Sunday: 11.00am - 4.30pm. |
| Address: St. James Parish Church, Church Street, Spilsby, PE23 5DU |
| Directions: The church is on the crossroads in the centre of Spilsby. |
Description: Artefacts and flowers reflecting Victorian Spilsby. Plus an exhibition of the way St James' changed in the wake of the Oxford Movement with the Presentation on the special connection between a local GP and Bishop Edward King.
Talks will take place on Friday at 7.00pm, Saturday at 11.00am and 2.00pm, and Sunday 2.00pm, and will last an hour.
Street parking available. |
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| Website: lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/spilsby |
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| Stamford |
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| Victorian Stamford |
| Sunday: 2.00pm - 3.00pm. |
| Address: North Street Baptist Chapel, North Street, Stamford |
| Directions: Adjacent to North Street Car Park |
| Pre-booking essential |
Description: Walk around an area of Stamford called Northfields, and learn about domestic architecture of the Victorian era. With local guide John Plumb, member and former chairman of Stamford Civic Society.
Outdoor clothing advised.
Free car park at North Street, Stamford. |
| Contact: Christine Stanier on 01780 754320 |
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| Stickney |
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| Stickney History Exhibition |
Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 6.00pm. |
| Address: Village Hall, Hall Lane, Stickney, PE22 8BA |
| Description: Reminisce with old newspaper cuttings. Over 1,000 photographs, censuses of Stickney, Sibsey and surrounding villages 1841 to 1911. Baptisms, marriages and burial records of several local parishes. Trade bills and tradesman memorabilia and much more. |
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| Website: www.stickneyhistory.co.uk |
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| Tattershall Thorpe |
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| Heritage Open Days at Thorpe Camp 2011 |
Saturday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 12.30pm - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4PE |
| Directions: B1192 Coningsby to Woodhall Spa Road. |
| Description: Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre is dedicated to the history of RAF Woodhall Spa and its squadrons and civilian life in Lincolnshire during the Second World War with wide ranging displays and exhibitions. A Visit England quality assured visitor attraction. |
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| Website: www.thorpecamp.org.uk |
| Website: www.1940weekend.co.uk |
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| Heritage Open Day at St Andrew's Church |
| Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: St. Andrew's Church, Church Lane, Utterby, Louth, LN11 0TH |
| Description: An event built on Victorian connections. Victoriana cakes, plants and apples for sale. Investigative activities in the churchyard based on gravestones and surrounding trees. Linkage to the wider Victorian village life. |
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| Waltham |
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| Special Opening of Waltham Windmill |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00 - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Waltham Windmill, Brigsley Road, Waltham, near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 0JZ |
| Description: Take a step back in time when the bread that we ate was made from the corn ground by the power of the wind. Experience the daily work of a miller who relied on the vagaries of the wind and see a genuine one hundred year-old mill. Free tours. Stout footwear advised. |
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| Welbourn |
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| Welbourn Forge |
Saturday: 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 2.00pm. |
| Address: Welbourn Forge, off The Green, Welbourn, near Lincoln, LN5 0NR |
| Pre-booking essential for a group visit |
Description: Complete Victorian blacksmith's forge and farrier's workshop built 1864 together with earth privy! Photographs and memorabilia on display. Demonstrations of traditional smithying by volunteers.
Numbers limited at any one time.
Stout footwear required. |
| Contact: Bill Goodhand - 01400 272623 |
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| Winterton |
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| All Saints Church, Winterton: the story it tells |
Saturday: 3.00pm - 4.30pm.
Sunday: 3.00pm - 4.30pm |
| Address: All Saints Church, Churchside, Winterton, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 9TU |
| Directions: Postcode (for purposes of satellite navigation only) will lead to Churchside. Grid Ref: SE928186 |
| Pre-booking essential |
| Description: A tower with a fascinating story to tell, an unusually rich medieval heritage and two Victorian characters (the doctor and the Lady from the Hall). These, and much more, in a talk and guided tour. |
| Contact: Robin Shawyer - 01724 734285 |
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» Guided Walks and Tours
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| Website: lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/winterton |
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| Woodhall Spa |
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| Kirkstead / Woodhall Junction Open Day |
| Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Woodhall Junction, Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QX |
| Directions: On the river bank at the west end of Witham Road. |
| Description: Kirkstead Station was built in 1848 by the Great Northern Railway. It became Woodhall Junction in 1922. Visit the station and look at photos and memorabilia of its working days. A fine Victorian building. |
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| Woodhall Spa |
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| Free Open Day at the Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum |
| Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: The Bungalow, Iddesleigh Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6SH |
| Directions: First left off the Broadway before the Golf Hotel. |
| Description: Visit the museum, run by local volunteers, to view the collection of photographs and artefacts illustrating the history and development of the town. September exhibitions include the World War II Pageant Spa History. |
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