Book of the Month – September 2010
DEFENDING LINCOLNSHIRE
by Mike Osborne The History Press, The Mill, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Glos GL5 2QG
ISBN 978 0 7524 5399 6 £18.99
From the Iron Age to the nuclear age Lincolnshire has seen civil war and been a defence line and attack base in two world wars. This comprehensive review puts them in the historical and social context of the times.
Iron Age hill forts (Honington); Roman forts (Lincoln, Ancaster, Caistor, Horncastle) and coast defence against Saxon invasion; medieval motte and bailey castles (Lincoln, Stamford, Castle Bytham, Castle Carlton, Swineshead); and fortified houses (Boothby Pagnell, Goltho); polygonal fortresses (Tattershall and Bolingbroke); in the Civil War Torksey Castle changed hands a number of times between King and Parliament; during the Napoleonic Wars there were threats of coastal invasion and raising volunteer forces; followed by Victorian barracks (Sobraon, Lincoln) and drill halls.
In the First World War we made tanks and aircraft, there were army camps (Belton), forts and an anti-submarine boom across the Humber, submarines at Immingham Dock and seaplanes at Killingholme. In the Second World War airfields proliferated for defence and attack (Bomber County), Skegness hotels and Butlins were commandeered, Dalby Hall was Headquarters for the British Resistance Organisation, radar (Stenigot), Royal Observer Corps posts, and defence lines of pillboxes and anti-tank devices. Highly recommended. (See Heritage Open Days events) (DNR)
LINCOLNSHIRE BOOKS IN BRIEF
• The Women They Left Behind compiled by Nick Triplow, Tina Bramhill and Jade Shepherd
Fathom Press/CPO Media ISBN 978-0-9555959-3-5 £5
Stories from Grimsby fishing families. Fishing out of Grimsby was one of the toughest jobs in the world. And it depended on women. Compelling and long overdue account of their resilient lives – wives, mothers, sisters and daughters left behind to keep homes and struggle with money. A fitting tribute.
• Fish It! Lincolnshire by Chris Keeling
Arc Publishing, 166 Knowle Lane, Brents Green, Sheffield S11 9SJ
ISBN 978-1-906722-08-1 £8.99
Guide details of fisheries, drains and rivers with species present. Sixty-four sites plus seven rivers and a dozen drains. Illustrated in colour.
• Iron in the Blood by Fred Pope (aka Bob Oakes)
Tucann Books, 19 High Street, Heighington, Lincoln LN4 1RG
ISBN 978-1-907516-02-3 £9.99
A Blacksmith’s story. Forty years of magic with metal. Classic architectural ironwork to contemporary sculpture. Told with humour. An inspiring teacher and motivator of apprentices. Charming illustrations by Emma Douglas and Barrie Dunwell plus colour pictures of creations. Cold Hanworth Forge and Blacksmithing School near Welton. To see more go to www.blacksmithteaching.com
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Food waste collections are coming to parts of Lincolnshire in early 2026 ♻️![]()
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Here are the key things residents need to know:![]()
• New household food waste collections will start rolling out in phases from January and February 2026![]()
• If you’re in one of the first areas, you’ll receive food waste caddies and a guidance leaflet delivered to your home![]()
• The leaflet explains how the service works, what can go in your caddies, and when collections will start![]()
• All food items that are edible and inedible are accepted this includes items such as egg shells, meat bones, tea bags and so much more![]()
• The service is part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling changes![]()
• Not all areas will start at the same time – check your local district or borough council news channels for confirmed start dates![]()
• Food waste should be placed in the kitchen caddy using the supplied liners, then transferred to the outdoor caddy for collection![]()
• Collected food waste will be taken to an anaerobic digestion plant, where it will be turned into energy and fertiliser.![]()
Look out for your caddy delivery and make sure to keep an eye on local council updates so you know when the service goes live in your area.![]()
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