Heritage Archive
(February 2020)

24 February 2020

Silversmith makes national name

“Life has a much better imagination than me,” says celebrated silversmith Shannon O’Neill. She tells Kate Chapman about her career, which has taken many exciting twists and turns before bringing her to Lincolnshire. Shannon O’Neill has been privileged to work overseas, made props for blockbuster films and more recently was awarded the prestigious commission to Read more…

Traders’ tokens – Crowland

Look up Crowland and you are likely to learn of its Abbey and Trinity Bridge and little else. But even though it is one of our smaller county villages, it ought not to be overlooked because it too has its own fascinating pages in history. By Colin Smale According to records its monks lived to Read more…

Town is open for business

If you have ever wondered what a quintessentially English market town looks like, then a trip to Horncastle at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds is exactly what you need, says Melanie Burton. Long recognised as the antiques centre of Lincolnshire, the town is still brimming with a vast selection of shops, both antique and Read more…

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking

2nd February 2020: a bright day – clear, by Maxim Griffin A rare Sunday with nothing on the calendar. Cold and blue. A bit of a breeze. My third son wants to fly the kite he got for Christmas. Boots on lads. Rucksack stuffed. Stove, crumpets, butter, a towel just in case. We pile across Read more…

23 February 2020

Lincoln Drill Hall

Lincoln Drill Hall, which is located on Broadgate and runs all the way through to Free School Lane, was opened in 1890. Although purpose-built for military training, community and social events were held in the hall from an early stage. It was designed by architects Goddard and Son for the 1st Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteers and Read more…

Aiming for a greener footprint

Nestled just off the busy A46 Grimsby to Lincoln road on the Viking Way, the historically important Victorian and Georgian town of Caistor may be small in size but it is big in community spirit and has much to offer the visitor and resident alike. By Melanie Burton Whether you are wanting a base from Read more…

20 February 2020

City centre a magnet for visitors

New survey findings report that 83 per cent of city shoppers love to support independent businesses. Glynis Fox reports on how a thriving retail environment in Lincoln is responding to changing demands. Lincoln certainly has a wonderful mix of homegrown and niche businesses, which attract locals and visitors alike. Despite the often reported challenges facing Read more…

16 February 2020

Back on the rails with bumper show

Model rail enthusiasts were left distraught after their lifetime’s work was wrecked by vandals last year, but 12 months on Kate Chapman hears that Market Deeping Model Railway Club has risen like a phoenix from the ashes and is promising its biggest and best show yet in 2020. More than £30,000 worth of damage was Read more…

1 February 2020

Racing to build opportunities for all

Community spirit is alive and kicking in Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge where a number of exciting and beneficial projects are coming to fruition. By Kate Chapman In the six years since its launch Sutton Bridge Community Larder has become a lifeline to many and has provided more than 17,000 meals to those in need Read more…

Gainsborough remembers Pastor John Robinson

Stephen Wade continues his reports on the Mayflower Celebrations. John Robinson is one of the most significant figures in the Mayflower Pilgrims story. This year his name will be at the heart of celebrations in Gainsborough, and his place not only in the 1620 events but in the later developments of worship in the town Read more…