Heritage Archive
(March 2024)

15 March 2024

Tom Sails – a legendary Lincoln angler

Barry Grantham shares the story of a fishing match organised by the Angling Times and the spirit of friendly competition that helped showcase one local angler’s talents. In the 1950s there was an angler making quite a name for himself with specimen fish catches. His name was Richard Walker from Hitchin, Bedfordshire. At this time Read more…

Small hours

By Maxim Griffin. March, just – all quiet, everyone sleeps apart from the night people – the clocks will be moving forward and soon we’ll bask in British Summer Time – the slates are still wet from the evening squalls but it’s clear now – moon’s in play, waning, bright, low – there’ll be one Read more…

New horizons in farewells – The modern funeral and the rise of the lady funeral director

Matt Limb OBE gains an insight into the changing face of funeral services and how we can help our loved ones at a very difficult time. A funeral is something we will all at some point in our lives be involved with – even if it is our own. Yet today we still have an Read more…

Cliff Villages – more than a view

Perched on the Lincoln Edge, the Cliff Villages offer opportunities for visitors to explore local heritage, community fun and independent businesses, says Glynis Fox. Villages sitting along an escarpment running south of Lincoln are extremely popular, particularly with families and house-hunters who want a home which offers them spectacular views. There are many delightful properties Read more…

Conserving our natural environment

Andrew Vaux looks at the success of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Ted Smith was a man with a mission. A passionate conservationist, he recognised the need to stop the destruction of Lincolnshire’s most precious natural habitats and protect the species which call them home. And so, in Read more…

A new era in farming

Andrew Vaux meets Anna and Andrew Jackson, the Lincolnshire father and daughter farming team whose pioneering processes feature in a special documentary to be shown worldwide. Looking back on her earlier life and reflecting on advice from her parents, Anna Jackson probably never thought her passion for farming would be the subject of a documentary Read more…

14 March 2024

Ghosts, witches and wild men in the Valley

Rory Waterman, who leads a new Lincolnshire Folk Tales project, takes you on a folkloric tour of an overlooked but fascinating part of the county, starting and ending at Metheringham railway station. The journey is navigable by car or cycleShort route: 32 milesLong route: 50 miles Turn right out of the station car park, and Read more…

We’re off… to Market Rasen!

Andrew Vaux takes a look at some of the many attractions on offer to visitors of this popular market town. Market Rasen – a picturesque market town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds – remains a popular destination for racegoers, shoppers, walkers and sightseers alike and there’s a wealth of activities to keep the Read more…

Red Arrows mark 60th anniversary

The iconic Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team is commemorating its diamond anniversary with special artwork on each of the Hawk jets and an exciting new nine-aircraft display routine. Sixty seasons of dynamic displays inspiring millions of people is being celebrated by the Red Arrows this year together with the unveiling of special artwork that will Read more…