Heritage Archive
(May 2024)

17 May 2024

It’s mayfly time

I love this time of the year, it gives me the opportunity to use my favourite method when fly fishing on the river – that is, to fish the dry fly. The fly that is found in abundance on the river during the months of May and June is the mayfly. The life-cycle of the Read more…

The return of Matthew Flinders

Jane Keightley charts the story of Captain Matthew Flinders, the Lincolnshire explorer credited for naming Australia, who will be reburied in his home village of Donington in July. Having grown up just down the road from his birthplace, I have always known about Matthew Flinders and regularly drive past his statue in Donington. On the Read more…

Head north

Andrew Vaux discovers the delights that North Lincolnshire offers to both visitors and locals alike. For visitors seeking the peace and tranquillity of the rural countryside, there’s no doubt that North Lincolnshire offers the perfect place to unwind and recharge your batteries. The county’s market towns are steeped in history and offer a fantastic choice Read more…

Taking to the skies

Lisa Harding has spent many years photographing the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and now her work is celebrated in a special book highlighting the historic aircraft. Interview by Kate Chapman. By combing her passion for history and storytelling, photographer and artist Lisa Harding has captured and flown alongside some of the world’s most famous Read more…

16 May 2024

Coastal destinations

Holidaymakers and day trippers are spoilt for choice when planning a visit to Lincolnshire’s wonderful coastline, says Glynis Fox. Resorts galore, numerous attractions and plenty of options when it comes to accommodation – the Lincolnshire coast has all the essential ingredients to ensure everyone has a fabulous time. From Skegness to Ingoldmells, Chapel St Leonards, Read more…

A model retirement

Lincoln used to be an internationally recognised centre for the manufacture of excavators and earthmoving equipment. Peter Robinson has spent many years of his retirement creating perfect scale models, which the Science Museum in London will ultimately take under their care. Interview by Caroline Bingham. During a life that has spanned ten decades already, Peter Read more…

Lincolnshire’s role in D-Day

Phil Bonner from Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire reflects on the contributions of county based squadrons during the historic Normandy landings. This month (June) will be the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, when the Allies mounted the largest armada in history to begin the liberation of Europe. Whilst the media focus will be on the beaches of Normandy, Read more…