Heritage Archive
(December 2016)

1 December 2016

Winning destination for residents and visitors

Known as the ‘capital of the Wolds’ the beautiful Georgian market town of Louth is renowned for its long-established, family run traditional businesses which have stood the test of time. Whether you have a passion for shopping or an interest in history, this charming town offers an array of attractions and activities: from the stunning Read more…

Town extends a warm welcome

Business is very much booming in the historic market town of Newark on Trent thanks to its easy access location, good road and rail links and innovative business acumen. With a wide range of small independent retailers together with high street names and well known supermarkets, the town has lots to offer residents and local Read more…

Deck the halls for a Fairytale Christmas

Caroline Bingham visited Doddington Hall to help choose a Norway Spruce to be part of their Fairytale themed festive decorations. The Doddington Estate is certainly abundant. As well as gardens and land which produce fruit, vegetables and honey for the farm shop, café and restaurant, there is a large herd of Lincoln Red cattle and Read more…

Quilted ‘Firecracker’ will contribute to access for all

Anyone who has driven north along the A607 Cliff Villages route between Grantham and Lincoln will be familiar with the picture postcard sight of All Saints’ Church, Wellingore perched on the south facing edge of the Lincolnshire escarpment as you approach the village. The oldest parts of the church date from the late twelfth and Read more…

Preserving a treasured townscape

Set in the heart of Lincolnshire’s dramatic Fenland, the classic market town of Boston has heritage in abundance, with its links to the Pilgrim Fathers and its numerous historic buildings. But it is safe to say it has a modern way of thinking and though it is very much geared to the present day, many Read more…

A festive season across the airwaves

Lincs FM, the area’s most listened to commercial radio station, is definitely in the Christmas spirit now. You’ll have noticed from 1st December that Mariah Carey, Sir Cliff Richard, Noddy Holder et al have all started singing their festive hits once again on the station, as it prepares to welcome Santa to Lincolnshire and Newark Read more…

All the pleasure of Lincoln Fair

For readers of my generation, mention of Lincoln Pleasure Fair will bring back many happy memories: the crowds, the jostling, the medley of organ music, the raucous voices of the showmen and the excitement of happy young people enjoying the rides… Young men would be demonstrating their prowess in the shooting galleries or coconut shies, Read more…

The wonders of Woodhall

Regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in Lincolnshire, this delightful location still retains a feeling of Edwardian gentility through its streetscene, its tourist attractions and its heritage filled buildings. You can step back in time at the Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum, which was created to preserve the rich history of the village. The Read more…