Culture Archive
(July 2016)

1 July 2016

Moving Heaven and Earth

Steffie Shields’ passion for the landscapes of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown has been reflected in her articles for Lincolnshire Life magazine. Her new book Moving Heaven and Earth sees the gardening writer drawing on many years of research to provide a thorough overview of Brown’s life and work. Published to coincide with this year’s Brown tercentenary Read more…

The Artist’s Measure – Through a glass lightly

Artist Sarah Chadwick takes inspiration for her designs from traditional pubs and travel experiences. She spoke to Lincolnshire Life about her past and future projects, sharing the stories behind some of her eyecatching canvasses and specially made glassware. I have become used to tracking down artists and craftspeople, with so many having chosen to live Read more…

Curtain calls

Hambledon Productions has been bringing live theatre to local communities for 10 years. John Hewer, co-founder of the Lincolnshire based company, tells Lincolnshire Life why he has stuck to his roots. I first got a taste for theatre when I accompanied my mother to rehearsals at the Louth Playgoers’, at that time based on Newmarket. Read more…