Culture Archive
(May 2014)

1 May 2014

Lincolnshire Life visits Alison Walling – Willow Artist

The first thing that strikes you is the smell. There is an unusual but pleasant aroma filling the air and the sheep in the middle of the room is not the culprit. I have come to meet willow weaver, basket maker and artist, Alison Walling in her Lincoln studio and the smell of the massed Read more…

The history of Tolethorpe

I have spent many happy evenings at Tolethorpe Hall, picnicking in the sunshine whilst looking forward to a night watching the Stamford Shakespeare Company giving one of their brilliant performances. I had always wondered about the history of this beautiful place and how it became the home of the Stamford Shakespeare Company and when I Read more…

Book news and reviews – May 2014

The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society have released a new book. Louth: A Lincolnshire Railway Centre by Alf Ludlam covers the history of the market town’s railways from the early days through to closure in the 1970s. The publication is available from the Ludborough station shop priced £5.95 or by mail order. For more information go Read more…