Heritage Archive
(November 2023)

20 November 2023

Visit the spa of surprises!

With its selection of independent shops, historic landmarks and great hospitality, Woodhall Spa has much to offer locals and visitors alike, as Glynis Fox finds. If you love kicking through the autumn leaves, taking a break at places steeped in history, or dream of making a move to somewhere a little different, why not discover Read more…

Fly tying is easy

Tying your own fly and then casting it on the water and presenting it to a fish is a powerful experience. The first time the fly is taken by a fish is a true turning point. This is the case for the young angler especially, when collecting samples of the fish’s food from a stream Read more…

Mapping memorable landmarks

Kate Chapman meets artist Fiona Duncan, who specialises in creating bespoke artworks on Ordnance Survey maps. Fiona Duncan really has been putting her artwork on the map – by painting landmarks, including Lincoln Castle and Belton House onto vintage maps of their locations to create striking and unique pieces. Fiona, who was previously a clerk Read more…

Boston looks forward to change

Thanks to £20 million in government funding, Boston is all set to go for growth, as Melanie Burton reports. As 2023 draws to an end, places like the historic market town of Boston can reflect on a year of change and look ahead to a period of investment and regeneration. It is to benefit from £20 Read more…

Sparkling Stars of Belton House

The mansion has been gloriously decorated by the National Trust’s own team, their volunteers and contributors from groups in the local community. This festive treat for the whole family will add magic and sparkle to your seasonal celebrations. Lincolnshire Life visited as the transformation took place. The team have christened her ‘Mrs Christmas’ and since Read more…

Strictly starto panto pro

Barbara Young talks to dance professional Ian Waite ahead of his role as Sultan Cha-Cha-Cha in this year’s festive pantomime, Aladdin at Lincoln’s New Theatre Royal. As A highly regarded professional in the dance industry, Ian Waite is best known for taking part in eight series of BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing. Following his success Read more…

The tale of the Christmas miracle…

Steffie Shields shares a special Christmas story by leather craftsman Martin Ashworth, of TV’s Salvage Hunters, following the rescue of Anthony the antique toy horse. A decade ago, in this magazine’s December issue, I mentioned a cherished, antique toy horse on wheels. It had belonged to my great uncle Roy Matthew Hadingham (1894-1916). A Lieutenant Read more…

17 November 2023

Make an entrance

Deck your front door with a festive wreath. Ruby Adds of Ruby & Co, the Lincoln based styling and events company, takes us through the steps to create a beautiful and fragrant seasonal welcome to your home. Ruby uses her exceptional creative talents, including floristry, to style events such as weddings and celebratory occasions across Read more…

Discover Louth

Whether you’re looking for shopping opportunities, a catch-up with friends over coffee, or enjoy exploring historic sites, Louth has plenty to offer in the run-up to the festive season, says Glynis Fox. If you love having a drive through the Lincolnshire countryside and ending up at the county’s coast, there are plenty of great reasons Read more…