Heritage Archive
(April 2024)

12 April 2024

A celebration of aviation

Kate Chapman hears the story behind the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, home to some of the rarest aircraft used in World War II. It started life as one family’s personal memorial to a fallen relative and Bomber Command. Now the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is home to some of the rarest aircraft used in World Read more…

88 historic churches to welcome visitors at West Lindsey Churches Festival

Lovers of heritage and history can enjoy two weekends of experiences completely free of charge, as 88 historic churches and chapels invite them to pay a visit this May. The West Lindsey Churches Festival (now in its 27th year) offers visitors buildings located across the stunning landscape of West Lindsey, just north of Lincoln and Read more…

Boston – open for work, rest and play

Affectionately referred to as Lincolnshire’s “hidden gem”, Boston is a historic market town nestled in the beautiful countryside of south Lincolnshire. The town borders the east coast of England where it meets The Wash – one of the largest estuaries in the UK, providing a glorious natural habitat for a range of wildlife. HISTORY AND Read more…

Road movie

By Maxim Griffin. The wet, grey winter passes – night turns into day – the birds are singing a different song – wood pigeons purr across the breadth of town – there’s a lost hour to make up for – British Summer Time is upon us – aim west and keep going – the passengers Read more…

A radio broadcast on a shilling a day fishery

It is 16th June 1953 and two anglers catch a carp for the BBC… These days we can watch plenty of angling programmes on TV, or find videos on the various internet and social media sites like YouTube or Facebook. The options are many. Back in the 1950s, anglers did not have the choices we Read more…

Destination Woodhall Spa

Popular with visitors, as well as those looking to move home for a taste of traditional country life, Woodhall Spa has much to offer locals too, as Glynis Fox finds. Where can you go if you want to enjoy a spot of shopping, swimming, a leisurely walk, a trip to the cinema and a tasty Read more…

Tales from the Tower

Lincolnshire author Megan Clawson, the daughter of a Beefeater, tells Barbara Young how living inside the Tower of London has inspired her writing. Born and raised in Boston, 23-year-old Megan Clawson says she never dreamed that she would see her name on the cover of her own book, let alone experience the unique opportunity of Read more…

11 April 2024

Love Louth!

Glynis Fox spends time in the unique market town rich in history, where long-standing independent businesses offer a range of specialist services and quality goods. Success for one of Lincolnshire’s best loved market towns is down to its superb blend of businesses and their power to attract both local shoppers and visitors from further afield. Read more…

Concert for a cause

How to restore and utilise Lincolnshire’s historic churches is one of the major heritage challenges for the 21st century. Caroline Bingham visited Old Bolingbroke to hear how ‘Friends’ are rising to the task. Most readers will immediately think of the castle when Old Bolingbroke is mentioned and certainly the fate of St Peter and St Read more…

Ollie Chessum – on the ball

Six Nations England rugby star Ollie Chessum reflects on his inspirational rugby journey. Interview by Andrew Vaux. Having played a key role in England’s latest Six Nations Rugby campaign this year, it’s hard to believe that in his teenage years, Lincolnshire’s Ollie Chessum’s preferred sports were football and cricket. Now 23, Ollie remembers: “I was Read more…