Heritage Archive
(August 2022)

22 August 2022

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking – September 2022

7th August: early doors, warm – the summer doldrums. By Maxim Griffin. The swifts have packed up and are heading south – the sky is quiet – a herring gull stands on the roof of the bungalow – a flight from the far west turns towards Europe – how must the parched earth look from Read more…

Alford mill to set sail once more

Arts and traditional crafts, a strong sense of heritage and community spirit combined with modern businesses make the town a perfect place to explore. By Julie Sayed. ‘A Destination Not a Drive Through’ is a recent initiative by Alford Town Council to encourage more visitors to the town. Located at the foot of the Lincolnshire Read more…

A towering sanctuary

When Lincolnshire Life celebrated its 60th anniversary in April 2021, Caroline Bingham visited the Ashing Lane Nature Reserve, near Dunholme, to feature the work of the Nettleham Woodland Trust. Part of the conversation with trustee Rod Newborough was how we could celebrate the landmark for the magazine with a lasting legacy for the reserve. Last Read more…

More prosperity ahead for bustling market town

If you love shopping, riverside walks and the arts, it’s a fair bet that you’ll love visiting Sleaford. By Glynis Fox. The town is always an enjoyable place to while away some time, whether you plan to stop by for a short visit, enjoy a longer stay or are already local. Step on to its Read more…

New grants for local projects

Major initiatives are underway in Gainsborough, designed to restore the town’s historic heart and support a “thriving” community, as Melanie Burton reports. West Lindsey District Council’s Townscape Heritage scheme aims to reverse the decline of the town by offering substantial grants towards the costs of renovating buildings, bringing empty properties back into use and maximising Read more…

Finding forgotten treasures

Barbara Young meets antiques expert and auctioneer Jessica Wall, presenter of the popular TV programme Cash in the Attic. Travelling across the country, from Cornwall to Barrow in Furness, and Frinton-on-Sea to Leeds with the TV crew from Cash in the Attic, Stamford-based auctioneer and antiques specialist Jessica Wall finds herself in her element. The Read more…

19 August 2022

Celebrating Lincoln Cathedral’s preservation project

With the National Lottery Funded Lincoln Cathedral Connected Project now complete, Barbara Young discovers how visitors enjoy new opportunities to engage with the history of this unique building. History and conservation came together as visitors and dignitaries enjoyed a celebration marking the official opening ceremony of the seven-year Lincoln Cathedral Connected Project, which has seen Read more…