Heritage Archive
(August 2026)

13 August 2026

Outbound

By Maxim Griffin. A mission to elsewhere – beyond Doncaster – a day of trains – good – you can read and draw and watch the world go by – heading west means Grimsby first – half-six on a Saturday morning that promises to be the hottest of the year – Grimsby looks shell-shocked – Read more…

Take a tour around Bourne

Located on the eastern side of South Kesteven, Bourne is a charming market town offering a range of independent shops, eateries,historic buildings and attractive green spaces. Intimate and friendly, Bourne in South Lincolnshire is a delightful town to walk around or a place to enjoy a coffee stop on the way to Stamford, the Georgian Read more…

Living history

After 23 years in the Army, Lee Fox has landed his dream job as a Beefeater at the Tower of London. Interview by Kate Chapman. A chance viewing of a television programme about the Tower of London set Lee Fox on an unexpected path – one that would see him swap life in the Parachute Read more…

A legacy of local heritage

Situated on the banks of the River Trent, the picturesque town of Newark is steeped in history, with plenty for visitors to see and do. The ruins of Newark Castle have had a huge influence on the unique character of the town, and although the current remains were built in the early 12th century, there has Read more…

The smack, the sailor and The Wash

Matt Limb OBE looks at how the 100-year-old sailing smack Victorious has been lovingly restored and returned to the Lincolnshire coastline. When the invitation arrived to spend a day aboard Victorious, I was intrigued but not entirely convinced. Boats and sailing had never really been part of my life. Yes, I manage several ferry crossings Read more…

Well-woven heritage

Zoe Macdonald from Old School Crafts hosts fleece to fibre days, where you can learn to prepare and spin your own wool. Interview by Kate Chapman. “Everything we do, whether it’s spinning, weaving or bookbinding, is slow and traditional – it’s all done the old-fashioned way,” says Zoe Macdonald, who after 25 years as a Read more…

Hummingbird Hawk-moths take flight

Bill Meek looks at the everyday life of this striking moth, frequently found feeding in our gardens during the summer months. At least once or twice every summer, anyone living in Lincolnshire with the right kind of flowers in their garden should be visited by a beautiful flying creature looking a little like a hummingbird, Read more…

The “grandest house in town!”

Boston has a special new events venue, which is ready to welcome back visitors, wedding parties and exhibitions after a year-long closure and an extensive restoration. By Glynis Fox. New life has been breathed into Fydell House, which sits proudly next to Boston Museum in South Street. The project has seen the sympathetic restoration of Read more…