Heritage Archive
(July 2023)

24 July 2023

Calling all Freemen!

Kate Chapman discovers the history and heritage of the City of Lincoln Freemen’s Gild as it prepares to host its prestigious AGM in the city this autumn. For generations Freemen formed the governing bodies of the nation’s boroughs and cities, and although their role is now more ceremonial, anyone with the hereditary right to membership Read more…

Shed life

By Maxim Griffin. Moved house – not far, not far at all – same road, same faces – the usual chaos and unexpected mishaps – good garden – very overgrown – most importantly, a shed – an ordinary, decent sized shed that sits handsomely in the deep nettles. The previous owner fashioned crude shelves and Read more…

A town with hidden treasures

Not all market towns’ attractions are immediately obvious but Bourne offers plenty of lovely surprises for those who take the time to explore its hidden depths, as Glynis Fox discovers. Dip into Bourne’s little side streets and you will find great niche businesses, which complement its other independent shops and larger retailers on its North, Read more…

21 July 2023

Brigg open for business

With a wide choice of independent businesses offering a range ofgoods and creative services, visitors to this popular market town are spoilt for choice, says Melanie Burton. The north Lincolnshire market town of Brigg has always prided itself on its range of unique independent businesses and shops and yet again they are playing a big Read more…

The next chapter of Cathedral renovation

The Cathedral’s Chapter House is half shrouded in scaffolding and Caroline Bingham was invited to see the vitally important work which is taking place behind the netting. Although I have visited Lincoln Cathedral many times, a guided tour is always the chance to learn even more about this magnificent medieval building. To begin, I was Read more…

My Invictus Games challenge

Kate Chapman meets inspirational athlete David Argyle, who has been selected to represent Team UK at this year’s Invictus Games. Lincolnshire veteran David Argyle says it’s a privilege and an honour to be selected to represent Team UK in two sports in the forthcoming Invictus Games in Germany. David, an assistant practitioner in Child and Read more…