Heritage Archive
(June 2021)

23 June 2021

Periit piscantur

Going back a century or so, most of the carp that were in British waters were of the wild strain. These fish were fully scaled, long, slim fish – we refer to these today as ‘wildies’. They were part of the diet of Christian monks, who once a week on a Friday would go along Read more…

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking – July 2021

Sticks and things present themselves – I’ve a Dutch kitbag kept to hand for stashing finds in – there’s a node of flint lurking in there that bears the complexion of Ganymede – not for knapping, too pretty. I have a knack for bringing home wood that is far too interesting to burn – knots Read more…

The smaller show will go on

With a variety of independent businesses, a diverse range of tourist attractions and easy transport links including its own railway station, Heckington has much to offer visitors. The village is ready and waiting to re-establish some sort of normailty following the restrictions of the past year and the impact on businesses. Its strong community spirit Read more…

Olympic contenders

Olympic trap shooter Aaron Heading is set to make his Olympic Games debut at Tokyo having already been selected as part of Team GB. Aaron, from Long Sutton, is a three-time World Championship medallist, a Commonwealth champion and has been ranked number one in the world. He was nine when he first picked up a Read more…

Stepping up to celebrate summer

Iis narrow alleyways and hidden courtyards are home to a variety of speciality shops, fine jewellers and designer boutiques, whilst its High Street has a choice of independent and recognised retailers so there is no wonder visitors come from far and wide to experience Stamford’s charm and character. Normally a traditional bustling market town, Stamford Read more…

Hero of the floods recovered

Farmer Daniel Abbott, a passionate historian, led the 50-strong team that uncovered the location of the Buffalo LVT-4, near Crowland’s North Bank, and spent five days excavating the 20-tonne vehicle. It was one of a large number brought to the area in March 1947 to create a temporary dam when the River Welland flooded, forcing Read more…

St Peter at Gowts – Lincoln

The north aisle and porch were added in 1852 to designs by William Adams Nicholson. The chancel was enlarged in 1887 by C Hodgson Fowler. A hanging rood was installed in 1920 by Temple Lushington Moore and the bells date from 1872, by the London founders Mears and Stainbank. Records show that the first organ Read more…

17 June 2021

Tuning in to a spiritual life

Twice awarded Classical Pianist of the Year while studying at Leeds College of Music during her first two years at university, Caroline Leighton has worked with many distinguished musicians, leading soloists and choral societies becoming recognised as a leading talent in her own right. Growing up in Linwood, near Market Rasen, Caroline went to school Read more…

Fresh fascias take city forward

Work has been going on behind the scenes throughout the lockdowns and periods of restrictions with Lincoln’s historic Cathedral, Central Market and Science and Innovation Park all seeing new developments. Some projects that were halted are now resuming as more and more restrictions are lifted and new initiatives and enterprises are being introduced. Businesses in Read more…

10 June 2021

Tinca tinca

The name for the fish comes from the French ‘tenche’, itself derived from the Latin, ‘tinca’. Hence Tinca tinca. The tench is an easy fish to identify even for the novice. It has round shaped fins, a tail fin that is almost straight – not the normal V-shape – small orange rimmed eyes and very Read more…