Heritage Archive
(September 2026)

10 September 2026

Great days out in Gainsborough

Gainsborough offers a diverse mix of medieval heritage, industrial history, scenic walks and plenty of shopping! On the banks of the River Trent, the market town of Gainsborough was of great importance during the Industrial Revolution, a busy inland port with warehousing, breweries and large engineering firms. Visitors can explore more about this historic market Read more…

Gateway to the seaside

A picturesque town with good road links to popular local coastal destinations, Alford is also a great base for exploring rural Lincolnshire. The attractive, historic market town of Alford sits on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds just seven miles from the East Coast, should visitors wish to strike out to the popular seaside destinations Read more…

Capturing lasting memories

Kate Chapman meets illustrator Claire Harrison, who specialises in creating unique live artwork at weddings and celebrations. She has a lifelong love of illustration and now artist Claire Harrison is using her special talents to help create cherished mementos for wedding guests and people attending other celebrations. Claire, who works under the name WTF Cards Read more…

Straight

By Maxim Griffin. Keep going – ten miles or so of straight track – your boots are kicking up the dust – at this pace you should be there in three hours, three-and-a-half if you get distracted – old railway lines are as good as Roman roads for consuming great distances – the ground is Read more…

Uffington’s greatest lady

Dene Bebbington explores the life and times of Lady Charlotte Guest, a Lincolnshire-born aristocrat who is best known as the first publisher in modern print format of The Mabinogion. In classic Welsh literature, The Mabinogion, a collection of mythical tales, dates back about a thousand years. These stories of ancient people and magic have a Read more…

Links to history

Known as the ‘Gateway to the Lincolnshire Wolds’, the attractive market town of Horncastle is a premier destination for slow-paced day trips, with a wealth of antiques and historical connections to explore. By Mike Cowton. Founded as a Roman fortified town where the Rivers Bain and Waring meet, surviving ancient wall sections are still visible Read more…

Nature by design

Jewellery maker Michelle Cooke’s intricate silver and copper designs are influenced by the flora and fauna that surround her Lincolnshire home. Interview by Kate Chapman. Michelle Cooke has always loved making things, but it wasn’t until she received a voucher for a jewellery making course that she discovered a new creative passion. After completing a Read more…