Heritage Archive
(November 2025)

14 November 2025

Inside story on medieval living

David Glew, former chair of EMESS (East Midlands Earth Structures Society) and retired architect, looks back at the history of Lincolnshire’s mud and stud buildings. It is 25 years since Rodney Cousins’ book Lincolnshire Buildings in the Mud and Stud Tradition was published by The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire. This year is also 10 years Read more…

South

By Maxim Griffin. One of those miraculous days – after weeks of murk and grey – full sunshine – actual shadows – everything looks fantastic – a last blast of glorious colour before the plunge into the monochrome months before spring – the trudge continues – southward – 15 miles, give or take and someone Read more…

Take a trip to Fenland towns

Situated in the south east region of the county, Boston and Spalding are historic market towns which were once part of a single county division called Parts of Holland. A combined visit to Boston and Spalding provides the ideal location for those in search of history and heritage, as well as nature and horticulture, travelling Read more…

Creating fabulous fragrances

Freckleface Home Fragrance began life as a cottage industry and has grown into an international brand. Kate Chapman meets founder Tara Carlile-Swift. What began as a kitchen-table project for Tara Carlile-Swift and her 14-year-old son Noah – hand-pouring wax melts and candles as heartfelt gifts – soon grew into something much bigger, heralding the launch Read more…

Louth is full of festivities

A popular destination in the East Lindsey district, the market town of Louth is ready to welcome you this season with its array of entertainment events, fine produce and specialist services. Whether you’re visiting for a day out, romantic weekend, or family holiday, Louth offers an array of activities, independent shops and locations that capture Read more…

The art of restoration

Lincoln Cathedral stonemason Rachael Wragg hopes that documenting her work on social media will encourage others to follow her craft. Interview by Kate Chapman. As workplaces go, few are more impressive than Lincoln Cathedral — and for stonemason Rachael Wragg, it’s a view she gets to marvel at every day. Rachael, who grew up in Read more…

Ivy

Bill Meek looks at one of winter’s most important plants for wildlife. Our common ivy occurs in two very different forms. The first, with the familiar three-pointed leaves, can thrive in deep shade, producing ground cover in woodlands, or climbing trees, fences and buildings. But eventually the leading shoots will reach the light, then the Read more…

13 November 2025

A taste of tradition

Known for its historic spa heritage and community spirit, Woodhall Spa is also a delightful destination for visitors seeking seasonal events and shopping this Christmas. Always a popular place to visit, Woodhall Spa is a picturesque village with a wealth of history and old-time charm. The village is surrounded by scenic woodlands and heathland, making Read more…