Heritage Archive
(November 2018)

1 November 2018

Market Rasen setting dates for your diary

Investment in its heritage and projects to attract more economy-boosting footfall to the area is the forward plan of action for the Lincolnshire town, finds Melanie Burton. Situated on the main Lincoln to Grimsby road, the town is one of the western gateways to the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds and has plenty to offer visitors, not Read more…

Sea of poppies

The people of Heckington are marking the Centenary of Armistice Day with a unique series of events. Caroline Bingham went to hear more about the final preparations for their Sea of Poppies commemoration. Our stunning front cover image for this month’s issue was taken in July when the knitted and crocheted poppy count had reached Read more…

Attractions of the county capital

Lincoln is a destination that refuses to stand still – continually demonstrating its power to attract millions of pounds of inward investment, along with rising numbers of shoppers, students and tourists, writes Glynis Fox. Despite the recent pressure on the retail sector, the city seems to be holding its own and capturing the attention of Read more…

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking

5th October 2018 – Sunless, by Maxim Griffin. One of those flat grey days on the southern edge of the Wolds. Autumn snuck in through the back door, the lanes carry leaf fall and the woods are set in deep rust. Old Bolingbroke behind me, I trudge uphill back towards Snipe Dales. There’s a faux Read more…

Residents dig deep for causes

Picturesque and peaceful river scenes are in abundance along the county’s southern border. But, if you check out the towns and villages situated along the banks of the River Welland you will find a whole host of thriving communitiess, writes Melanie Burton. The series of historic settlements are known collectively as The Deepings and are Read more…

Brayford Pool

The first known settlement in Lincoln, dating back to the 1st century BC, was around the Brayford Pool area and this is how Lincoln derived its original name, Lindon – ‘Lin’ meaning pool and ‘Don’ meaning at the foot of the hill. Alan Middleton charts its history. Pottery and evidence of timber houses have been Read more…

Flight archers take a bow

What Michael Willrich doesn’t know about archery isn’t worth knowing – it’s a bold claim but with a sporting career spanning several decades, and numerous medals and world records to his name, there’s no doubt he’s an expert in the field, says Kate Chapman. And so is his wife, Janice. Between them the couple have Read more…