Heritage Archive
(June 2020)

28 June 2020

Fiskerton history

Fiskerton is a commuter village six miles east of Lincoln, situated on the north bank of the River Witham with a population of just over 1,200 (2011 census). The parish church of St Clement, which dates from the 11th century but was restored in 1863, enjoys Grade I listed status and stands on the main Read more…

21 June 2020

Getting back to business

Branches of national stores and independents are busy breathing fresh vitality into Lincoln’s city centre and uphill areas as the coronavirus lockdown continues to ease, finds Glynis Fox. Lincoln retailers have given returning shoppers a warm welcome after re-opening their doors and putting in place safety measures to reassure people it is safe to browse Read more…

2020 Virtual Heckington Show – WWW.2020VIRTUALHECKINGTONSHOW.ORG

The annual show is a highlight for the quintessentially Lincolnshire village of Heckington and the thousands of visitors who flock there each year. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, preparations are well in hand for a 2020 Virtual Heckington Show to be held instead on 25th and 26th July. Lincolnshire Life will be taking part Read more…

1 June 2020

Ten projects set to change face of town

Following the unveiling of new funding plans, and with modern technology offering innovative opportunities, Scunthorpe is showing its community spirit and looking ahead to a brighter future. Proposals which represent the largest investment programme in Scunthorpe in generations look set to change the face of the town and surrounding areas. The town will receive up Read more…

Steve Race – musical ace and quiz master

Widely acclaimed for his musical talents, Lincoln born Steve Race also found fame in the twentieth century as a radio and television broadcaster, writes Alan Middleton. Steve Race, the son of a lawyer, was born on 1st April 1921 in St Catherine’s, Lincoln and started playing the piano at the age of four or five. Read more…

Veteran trees of Lincolnshire

Celebrating the magnificent sweet chestnuts at Doddington Hall. On the edge of the croquet lawn at Doddington Hall stand three remarkable trees. A trio of ancient sweet chestnuts that sit as much as stand, squat and gnarled with time. It is not known exactly when they were planted but their position close and parallel to Read more…

A wealth of response to times of need

While Grimsby awaits the further easing of lockdown and the reopening of more of its businesses, there is an ongoing effort to support residents with their health and wellbeing. GRIMSBY GARDEN CENTRE SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH Owned by NHS mental health services provider NAViGO, Grimsby Garden Centre re-opened its doors to the public recently, receiving a Read more…

What is your favourite bird?

Following a poll of more than 200,000 people, the robin was officially recognised as Britain’s favourite bird. Do you agree? asks Colin Smale This is an interesting question because it has so many threads to it and is so subjective that if you consider all the various permutations, your favourite bird may not be the Read more…

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking

9th May: hot summer heat, no clouds as such. By Maxim Griffin The sunrise has aligned with my bedroom window. A fat, angry sun that shimmers and wobbles. Listen to the wood pigeons. A green, dewy morning, a haze, a ground mist – gulls low on the early thermals, drifting. Days have no context. Days Read more…