Heritage Archive
(June 2014)

1 June 2014

Grantham gains momentum

Major investments and renewed levels of confidence signal a brighter future for a South Lincolnshire market town. Grantham has had its fair share of ups and downs in recent times, but there are signs that the general economic recovery is being reflected in new developments at this expanding destination. Multi-million pound leisure and retail projects Read more…

Salt of the earth

Uncovering and preserving a piece of Lincolnshire heritage lost in time. When out for a walk in the Lincolnshire countryside you never know what fascinating piece of the county’s ancient heritage you might turn up. Recently, a friend mentioned he had seen some wooden structures at North Cotes and Grainthorpe Haven, which looked very similar Read more…

Game to live out a dream

The overwhelming call of the wild has led one Lincolnshire man to swap the county’s flatlands for the remote plains of South Africa, where he is living out his dream by training to become a professional field guide. Jamie Featherstone, from Sutton Bridge, set off on his wild adventure in January and is spending a Read more…

Village explores new era

Whatever your passion – be it caravanning, swimming, playing golf, enjoying retail therapy or eating out – Woodhall Spa has plenty to offer. On first impression, a visitor could easily be lulled into thinking this is a rather quiet resort, with a genteel air reminiscent of a bygone era, and perhaps an ideal place for Read more…

Herbert Ingram – father of pictorial journalism

The founder of one of the most successful newspapers in his time, a parliamentarian and reformer, Herbert Ingram is one of Boston’s most respected sons. Herbert Ingram was born in Paddock Grove, Boston in 1811, the son of a butcher and was educated at Laughton’s Charity School and the public school in Wormgate. On leaving Read more…

Full restoration within reach for Grantham Canal

Many of the canals in England are surrounded by some of our finest scenery and it is a well-known fact that these waterways form the basis for some of the most idyllic and peaceful holidays. Grantham Canal is certainly no exception, being thirty-three miles long and winding along the most stunning countryside through the Vale Read more…

Shepherdess gets flock ring ready

Breeding and showing pedigree sheep isn’t a typical job for a twenty year old, but that isn’t stopping Tessa Bustance, who is challenging stereotypes and proving she’s every bit as capable as her older, male peers. She may have only started showing her Eaubrink Texels a couple of years ago, but Tessa has already secured Read more…

Gainsborough’s grand to visit

Lots of different ‘ingredients’ are essential if today’s market towns are to blossom and thrive – from ongoing investment, to lively businesses and a great programme of events. Towns are no longer simply shopping destinations; they have to shout about their tourist attractions, highlight their community projects and make sure everyone is aware of the Read more…