Heritage Archive
(August 2019)

31 August 2019

Coming to a screen in Sleaford

Improvement and investment has been ongoing in the Lincolnshire market town for a number of years and, as Melanie Burton finds, all the hard work and plans seem to be coming together now. The appearance of the town is changing, the visitor experience is being enhanced and multi-million pound schemes are on the cards which Read more…

Eye care excellence in focus

Clients of David Burghardt Vision Care will now enjoy a more enhanced experience following the completion of a new Frame Boutique and Clinical Suite. The Nettleham based independent optometrists have been established in the charming Grade II listed cottage in the heart of the village on Church Street for more than 30 years. As the Read more…

28 August 2019

Traders’ Tokens A is for Ancaster

This series by Colin Smale traces the history of 17th-century currency in Lincolnshire. It appears from records that the first market in Ancaster began way back in 1203 and there is still a flourishing market there every Wednesday between June and October. Once the Romans had settled in with their unrivalled ability for road building, Read more…

Illustrator puts herself on the map

When Katie Cardew began selling her quirky illustrations to friends and family she never dreamt the venture would take off – but six years on Kate Chapman hears how her business is drawing support from all over the country and beyond. Katie’s distinctive and stunning fine line drawings have been commissioned by numerous companies, events Read more…

19 August 2019

Milk with less miles

An all-female team is leading an exciting new diversification at a Lincolnshire farm which has installed a self-service vending machine, so customers can collect their own daily milk in glass bottles. Manor Farm, Boothby Pagnell, near Grantham, has seen a steady stream of visitors flocking to the farm gate since launching Bassingthorpe Milk at the Read more…

5 August 2019

Coastal links complete pathway

Walking part of the planned England Coast Path, from Skegness to Mablethorpe, Penny Wainwright sees how access to natural heritage and modern leisure attractions are proving a real draw for visitors. ‘Oh I do like to be beside the sea,’ enjoying the open skies and long sandy beaches. I was therefore delighted to hear of Read more…

Discover North and South Hykeham

Located less than five miles from the city of Lincoln, these areas have developed quickly in recent years, becoming almost self-sufficient communities, much sought after by both businesses and residents. North Hykeham has expanded at a rapid rate with extensive property developments and an enhanced retail sector not to mention the leisure facilities and open Read more…

4 August 2019

Forging links to virtual reality

Exciting innovations linking past and present are making Chain Bridge Forge a must-see visitor experience. Kate Chapman discovers how it is helping youngsters understand South Holland’s rich industrial heritage. The old blacksmith’s forge and workshop tucked away in High Street, Spalding, offers people the chance to try blacksmithing themselves, while award-winning new technology in its Read more…

1 August 2019

In gear for a festive summer

There is a sense of pride in the growing town of Bourne, finds Melanie Burton, not only because of what it has to offer now but also because of its past. Situated on the busy A15 road between Lincoln and Peterborough, Bourne offers plenty to see and enjoy in the bustling historic centre, which has Read more…

Solvitur ambulando

4th and 5th July – Blue, blue, electric blue by Maxim Griffin. Not an encampment as such, but an earth from which to operate – a stick propping up an ex-Czech army poncho – just enough shelter to provide cover should I require it and just enough to shield the colours in flame of the Read more…