Heritage Archive
(May 2023)

22 May 2023

County’s coastal hotspots

Glynis Fox explores Lincolnshire’s fabulous coastline, which offers “year-round” attractions to enjoy. Millions of pounds are being ploughed into upgrading everyone’s favourite destinations, which means the county’s coastal hotspots are promising even more to look forward to in the future. Whether you are planning a day out or a longer stay, if you have a Read more…

Deep May

By Maxim Griffin. Everything coming up green and rampant – the cow parsley is already chest high – young nettles gain their sting – the bunting is up, most places – been a bit of a month – illness and injury – the finger still hurts and the splint gets in the way of pens Read more…

New plans for North Lincolnshire

There is more to the area than just its reputation as the home of the British steel industry, as Melanie Burton discovers. North Lincolnshire has tranquil countryside, a gentle pace of life, must-see attractions and is steeped in history with traditions that go back hundreds of years. Described as a place where the quality of Read more…

History beneath our feet – June 2023

Colin Smale shares some rare finds in the county. Flint arrowheadFind one of these in a field and you are whisked back 6,000 years to the Stone Age. The arrowhead shown here [PIC 1] was found near Wragby so I wonder what that hunter looked like, how he was dressed, what he was hunting for Read more…

Welcome to Woodhall

Much-loved and popular with people of all ages, Woodhall Spa is a leafy paradise with plenty of hidden surprises, says Glynis Fox. Those in the know return to this village repeatedly, but there are still many people who mistakenly think it is a sleepy place that they happen to drive through on their way to Read more…

19 May 2023

Welcome to our farm!

LEAF Open Farm Sunday is farming’s annual open day. Kate Chapman meets the owners of three county farms preparing to open their gates for this year’s event. Farming’s annual open day on Sunday 11th June gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about farming and the countryside and farms the chance to talk about why Read more…

Setting sail around the world

Kate Chapman meets skipper Hannah Brewis as she prepares for her most demanding ocean challenge. Sailor Hannah Brewis is preparing for the adventure of a lifetime after landing her dream job skippering a 70-foot yacht in the prestigious Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. She will lead a team of non-professional sailors on the epic Read more…