Heritage Archive
(December 2017)

1 December 2017

Louth is back in the market

2017 has been an eventful year for businesses based in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds area, including those in the ‘gem of the Wolds’ – and that trend looks set to continue. The future of the town’s livestock market has finally been secured and the local authority, East Lindsey District Council (ELDC), has increased the support Read more…

Newark thinks big

With an upturn in visitor numbers since the establishment of the National Civil War Centre in the town and other major projects set to boost the local economy, the already thriving market town has much to look forward to. The town’s business club is one of the most successful in the East Midlands region with Read more…

Paths to prosperity

It has been an active and award-winning year for communities and organisations in the Lincolnshire market town of Boston. A task group has spent almost two years investigating ways in which the town could be more prosperous and some of the recommendations put forward have already been actioned, including the launch of a new website Read more…

Don’t give up on little donkeys

Donkeys have long been associated with Christmas, even carrying Mary to Bethlehem in the traditional Nativity story, but Lincolnshire residents Tracy and Steve Garton had no idea the impact these animals would have on their life when they rescued an abandoned mule. Muffin came to live with the couple back in 1992 and since then Read more…

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking

Walk 9: 27th October 2017 – Dark, brighter later. One does not approach the fens lightly. This is a land reclaimed from the sea, ruled by power lines, dykes and cabbages – it would be easy to dismiss such places. Indeed, the fens are bleak but in that bleakness is a rare majesty, the kind Read more…

Lincoln buses

Lincoln had operated a horse tram service from 1882 to 1905 and an electric tramway service from 1905 to 1929. The first motorbuses were purchased by Lincoln Corporation in 1920. They were a batch of eleven Dennis CAB models, normal control saloons with solid tyres. The handsome bodies were built by LL Motor Bodies of Read more…

Preserving the charms of Woodhall Spa

Regarded as one of Lincolnshire’s most attractive villages and set amidst magnificent pine woods, it is renowned for its peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. But look beyond the trees and you’ll find a vibrant and self-sufficient community with much to offer residents, businesses and visitors alike. With a plethora of fine hotels and guest houses, and Read more…

When Victoria visited Burghley

‘A fine, large and handsome house’ was the future Queen Victoria’s impression of Burghley on her first visit in 1835. She would return again during her reign and archive documents help to bring these fascinating occasions to vivid life. Burghley House near Stamford was built in the late sixteenth century by Elizabeth I’s chief advisor, Read more…