Culture Archive
(December 2015)

1 December 2015

A natural talent

Artists take their inspiration from the world around them, and countryside artist Clare Shaw does just that – by looking out of her window. Although she’s always been interested in painting and drawing, Clare only started taking commissions a couple of years ago but is already developing quite a reputation for her stunning work featuring Read more…

Folk group are top newcomers

Its members have been playing together for more than 20 years, but now Celtic folk group The Band from County Hell is enjoying bringing its sound to new audiences after being voted top newcomer in a recent contest. Despite having six critically acclaimed albums to its name, the band, which hails from Sleaford, won the Read more…

Book news and reviews – December 2015

Scunthorpe based history writer Stephen Wade has published a new book about the developments in the status of women in law occupations and professions – including the story of Grantham’s Edith Smith, the first policewoman ever to be sworn in. The Justice Women is published by Pen and Sword. The story of one man’s life Read more…