Heritage Archive
(October 2017)

1 October 2017

A glorious gateway

Horncastle boasts an eclectic mix of independent and artisan shops, including generations-old businesses which offer something refreshingly different for shoppers who want a change from multi-national dominated High Streets. And when it is time to take a break from retail therapy, the town also offers a choice of places to relax for refreshment, from tea Read more…

Building skills at summer camp

The Air Cadets celebrated their milestone 75th anniversary last year. Trent Wing Air Training Corps (Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire) invites their young people aged from 12 to 20 to Beckingham Training Camp each summer for a week of instruction in skills and leadership. Wing Commander Tony Wright, Officer Commanding Trent Wing welcomed nearly 300 of Read more…

Finding the poet’s voice

On 6th October 1892, Alfred, Lord Tennyson died aged 83. This year marks the 125th anniversary of the death of one of England’s literary heroes and his life and works continue to be remembered both in Lincolnshire and beyond. Tennyson was born in Somersby in the Lincolnshire Wolds on 6th August 1809. He was the Read more…

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking

Walk 7: Thursday 31st August – Nothing but blue skies. Having been dropped in Walesby by my wife and children, I make the climb to All Saints, the Ramblers’ Church. There is a grand view from the churchyard, across Willingham Woods and beyond to Lincoln. There’s a beacon erected in commemoration of the Spanish Armada. Read more…

Plans coming together for Linkage

Eight years ago an initial bid by the Linkage Community Trust was made and accepted at Boultham Park and in June 2009 they bought a parcel of land within the park. This provided the initial foundation for an expansion plan, which is now nearing completion. Initially, sixteen units for supported living were built and were Read more…

The legend of Byard’s Leap

Lincolnshire is a county awash with myths and legends and the tale of Byard’s Leap is one of the best known. Centuries ago, at the time of the Crusades, many parts of Lincolnshire were wild and desolate. There were villages and hamlets which had not yet been adopted by the civilised world. Travellers would not Read more…

The charms of Spilsby

Much has been happening in the historical market town over the past year to try and re-establish its popularity as a friendly and hospitable place to visit in the east of Lincolnshire, as well as a successful centre for businesses. Although one of the smaller market towns in the area, it is not only full Read more…