Heritage Archive
(June 2022)

21 June 2022

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking – July 2022

5th June – rain and heat, close. By Maxim Griffin. Already the debris of the Jubilee floats downstream – the bunting hangs heavy – Sunday teatime – a man who has had enough is guided home – the air smells of cow parsley, elderflower and supermarket barbecues. We’ve had news – a den in the Read more…

Discovering ways to connect Stamford

It’s the perfect blend of old and new sitting effortlessly side by side that makes the picturesque market town a delight to visit for all generations. By Kate Chapman. Steeped in history yet bursting with life, the town is home to a hub of vibrant and independent shops and businesses selling everything from clothing, books Read more…

Roll up! Roll up! to England’s largest village show

The sense of community in Heckington is underpinned by a range of local organisations and the historical links that it maintains through its heritage buildings. And all that is best about the village will be showcased as the annual show returns this month. By Julie Sayed. Individual posters created by the children of St Andrew’s Read more…

Raising a glass to Skegness!

Launched during lockdown, Skegness Distillery creates unique rums, gins and liqueurs which highlight local history, while also raising funds for community charities. Barbara Young visited to learn more. As a unique visitor attraction on the Lincolnshire coast, Skegness Distillery offers an innovative blend of magical tasting experiences, insightful tours and cocktail sessions, as well as Read more…

Drawn to life

Barbara Young meets digital artist James Arden, the creator of JAKART, who is on a mission to bring to life examples of local architecture through his creative skills. With meticulous attention to detail combined with a creative imagination and a keen interest in historical architecture, James Arden has made a name for himself producing a Read more…

20 June 2022

Where will our food come from?

Caroline Bingham met Sutton Bridge based Peter Clery, who after a prominent career in banking and agriculture now focuses his time on agricultural history. A dinner celebrating Lincolnshire farming at Hemswell Court, with guest speaker Karen Mercer of The Worshipful Company of Farmers, was the prompt for Peter to write his latest book. The eventual Read more…

17 June 2022

Towns Fund initiatives will have lasting impact

Following on from recent redevelopment projects, a new in-depth tourism survey has been launched in Lincoln to help shape its future plans and support Lincolnshire’s ‘Levelling Up’ agenda. Melanie Burton reports. This summer was always going to be a busy time for the UK events industry, with the recent Jubilee and upcoming Commonwealth Games. But Read more…