Heritage Archive
(March 2019)

21 March 2019

Mind, body and spirit

2019 is a landmark year for YMCA Lincolnshire as it celebrates 150 years of social action in the county. Any organisation which has endured for more than 150 years – and the YMCA nationally is 175 this year – must not only be held in great affection but must also have adapted to meet the Read more…

Tattershall and Coningsby

They are as different as chalk and cheese but Melanie Burton finds that together these villages offer a self-sufficient community with everything on the doorstep. From shops, schools and entertainment venues to holiday spots, tourist attractions and a heritage to be proud of, Tattershall and Coningsby have it all. Separated by the River Bain, Coningsby Read more…

Lost Cinemas

Alan Middleton looks at the history of film exhibition in Lincoln. The façade of Garmston House was erected in 1772 and is located near the top of High Street, almost opposite Grantham Street. In 1911 Central Picture Theatres (Lincoln) Ltd converted part of it into a cinema. In 1913 it was renamed the Grand Electric Read more…

1 March 2019

Town charges forward

Known as the “antiques capital of Lincolnshire”, the market town of Horncastle is steeped in history, but Melanie Burton finds its long established businesses continuing to adapt to modern trends. Along with its antiques shops, Horncastle has a thriving agricultural community and many family businesses that have served the town for many years and generations. Read more…

Solvitur ambulando

1st February 2019 – bright, blowy, penetrating, by Maxim Griffin. The bus ride from Louth is twisty and weather battered – strong, low sun and high winds – seven quid return will get you to Mablethorpe, a couple more and you can be in Skegness in a little over an hour. It’s a good way Read more…

Town retains village identity

Improvements to local amenities and the expansion of businesses are giving a boost to the growing communities of North and South Hykeham, writes Julie Sayed. A community Hub in North Hykeham is proving to be a valuable asset in a part of the town that has seen extensive housing development. It is especially welcome in Read more…