Heritage Archive
(May 2019)

20 May 2019

Woodhall Spa gears up for a spectacular season

The historic village might be regarded as small in terms of size but when it comes to character, charm and visitor attractions it can be classed as large scale, says Melanie Burton. Set amongst mature woodland featuring oak, pine and birch, Woodhall Spa is an increasingly popular tourist destination and picturesque place to visit, especially Read more…

14 May 2019

Preserving a proud heritage

Preserving a proud heritage Agriculture and the food processing industry are the dominating elements of Boston’s local economy but retail is one of its largest sectors in terms of both employment (23% wholesale and retail) and the number of enterprises (13%). The town and its surrounding rural areas are part of the same functional economic Read more…

Caring communities and conservation areas

Along the Lincoln Cliff – or Lincoln Edge, as it is sometimes known – Julie Sayed discovers some of the county’s most picturesque and characterful villages. Collectively known as the Cliff Villages these are individual and active communities ideally situated for panoramic views across Lincolnshire and have the benefit of good links to neighbouring towns Read more…

Right hand stars, circles, arches and baskets

Allan Johnson recalls that it was 20 years ago today that well-known and recently retired county ceilidh band Ploughmen’s Bunch began to play. When we arrived in Lincolnshire from Yorkshire thirty-five years ago, barn dances were a new experience for us. Held in village halls all over the county, these were lively occasions where you Read more…

Savings savvy pupils

A primary school which has created its own High Street and bank to teach pupils about managing their money has seen a dramatic turnaround in its academic results. Kate Chapman spoke to the school’s executive headteacher to learn more about the initiative. Thanks to the Learn and Earn project at Kirton Primary School, near Boston, Read more…

Spring’s woodland spectacle

Rosey Norton takes us on a trip to Potterhanworth and its bluebell woods. Potterhanworth is a small, pretty village a few miles from Lincoln. It is home to less than one thousand people and is made up of old stone houses, farms, fields and a beautiful ancient woodland that leads down to the dykes, which Read more…

Landscape which lends itself to leisure

As she peeks behind the scenes of the small Lincolnshire village of Bardney, Melanie Burton discovers an area of historical significance with a varied heritage to be proud of. Bardney is a lively place to live, a popular place for visitors – particularly walkers, cyclists and anglers – and has plenty going on to keep Read more…

Police drama puts Boston in the spotlight

Lincolnshire is no stranger to the small screen and now it’s Boston’s turn to take centre stage. Kate Chapman talks to some of the stars of ITV’s new police drama Wild Bill, which is set in the town. Starring and executive produced by Hollywood actor Rob Lowe, the show is a fish-out-of-water drama about US Read more…