Cancellations, Amendments and Late Additions
Although we strive to publish the most up to date event listings in the brochure, sometimes there are last-minute changes to the programme.
Please make sure to check back here regularly, before attending any events, just to ensure that your event is going ahead as described. If we receive notice of any changes or cancellations we will publish them on this page.
We usually also have a few events which didn't make it into the brochure but are still taking place for the festival.
Barton Upon Humber
Booklet No. 2a
Barton Community Band Open Rehearsal.
This event has been cancelled due to the rehearsal rooms being unavailable this week.
Grantham
Booklet No. 14c
Educating Isaac - visit the old Tudor grammar school in which Isaac Newton and many others were taught.
This event has been cancelled due to urgent building repairs. The bookstall and the Latin lesson have been moved to St Wulfram's Church, Grantham, NG31 6RR.#
Please refer to the brochure for event details.
Grantham
Booklet No. 14c
Educating Isaac - visit the old Tudor grammar school in which Isaac Newton and many others were taught.
The bookstall and the Latin Lesson at 11am have been moved to St Wulfram's Church in Grantham, NG31 6RR. The rest of this event has been cancelled due to urgent building work.
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Grantham
Booklet No. 14i
Belmount Tower Guided Walk - Reconnecting Grantham
Starting point has changed and is now: Londonthorpe Woods, Londonthorpe Wood Car Park, Londonthorpe Lane, Grantham NG31 9SL.
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Stamford
Booklet No. 37a
British Newspaper Archive Workshop
This is now a bookable event. Please email stamford.library@gll.org or telephone 01780 482138
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Threekingham
Booklet No. 40b
Threekingham Viking Festival Lectures
Lecturers:
Saturday 16th September:
Jenny Bray - Natural Dyes 11.00 am
Jim Snee - Danelaw and Wapentakes 12.30 pm
Carole Dival - Lady AEthelFlead 14.00 pm
Christer Carlson - Birka; A Swedish Town 15.00 pm
Sunday 17th September:
Brent Henry - Threekingham Local History 11.00 am
Ruth Chelow - Gender Roles in Viking Society 12.30 pm
Dr Nicholas Morton - Vikings and the Middle East; Trade, Crusade and a Meeting of Cultures 14.00 pm
Martin Smith - Danelaw and Wapentakes 15.00 pm
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Wainfleet
Booklet No. 41a
Discover the Magdalen Museum
The main museum upstairs is closed due to structural problems.
The Heritage Walks are starting at the Magdalen Building.
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Binbrook
Round Barrows and Deserted Settlements
Weds 13th 10.00 - 13.00
Market Place, Binbrook, LN8 6DE
A guided walk of 5.5 miles searching for evidence of people living in the landscape for the past 4,000 years. Looking at humps and bumps from the Bronze Age, Roman and Medieval periods.
Pre-booking: Not required
Additional Information: None
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Binbrook
The Romans of Waithe Valley
Sat 9th 10.00 - 16.00
Reading Room, Binbrook, LN8 6BH
Live interpretation and a display of finds from the recent excavation of a nearby Roman villa. Guided tours of the excavation site at Brookenby available by pre booking at: www.lincswolds.org.uk
Pre-booking: Only for the guided tour of the site. See above.
Additional Information: None.
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Bonby
A Church and Village through time - St Andrew's, Bonby.
Sat 9th - Fri 15th
Sat 9th & Sun 10th 10.00 - 17.00 across both sites
Mon-Fri Church only 13.00 - 16.00.
St Andrew's Church, Church lane, Bonby and Bonby Village hall, Main Street, Bonby, DN20 0PS.
This delightful church set in peaceful, rural surroundings, dates from the 12th Century, with later additions and features from the medieval to the Victorian era. The exhibition will be over 2 sites within walking distance of each other and linked by a treasure hunt between the two.
Come and join us for a cuppa whilst you learn more about the church and village via an exhibition of farming, village life and old buildings photographs and local finds from the stone age onwards.
Pre-booking: Not required.
Additional Information: Level access to both venues. Toilet facilities Saturday & Sunday at Village Hall, includes disabled toilet. Full refreshments at village hall, limited refreshments at Church. Roadside parking.
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Brookenby
The Romans of Waithe Valley II
Sat 16th 10.00 - 16.00
Brookenby Community Centre, LN8 6EW
Live interpretation and a display of finds from the recent excavation of a nearby Roman villa. Guided tours of the excavation site at Brookenby available by pre booking at: www.lincswolds.org.uk
Pre-booking: Only for the guided tour of the site. See above.
Additional Information: None.
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Cleethorpes
Humberston Fitties Heritage: Creativity Unwrapped
Fri 8th - Sun 10th & Weds 13th - Sun 17th
10.00 - 16.00 Exhibition.
Fri 8th Sept - Exhibition launch 6pm LaCuna
Sun 10th & Sun 17th Guided Tours 10.30- 12.00
Humberston Fitties Chalet Park. LaCuna, 1 Kingsway , Cleethorpes, DN35 8QU.
Join us for an exhibition of arts, crafts and photography to celebrate the unique Heritage of Humberston Fitties Chalet Park.
The Fitties CIC will be working collaboratively with local artists to offer an insight into The Fitties through creativity across a range of venues including local tours and talks and our Pop Up Art Gallery at LaCuna in Cleethorpes.
Pre-booking: Not required.
Additional Information: Meeting Point: Car Park next to Humber Mouth Yacht Club.
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Fishtoft
Hobhole Diesel Pumping Station
Sat 9th 10.00 - 15.00
Hobhole Pumping Station, The Scalp, Fishtoft, Boston, PE22 0RB.
The Hobhole Diesel Pumping Station was built in 1957 and houses three Allen 6 cylinder 770 hp diesel engines, each connected to an 88 inch diameter impellor pump. There will be a display on the Board’s operations and a static exhibition of the Board’s machinery.
Pre-booking: Not required.
Additional Information: Working Pumping Station, uneven floors.
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Fulbeck
The Fane Family - 400 years of Portraits.
Tues 12th 10.30 - 12 noon & 14.00 - 15.30
Fulbeck Manor, Fulbeck, Grantham, NG32 3JN.
400 years of Fane family portraits seen through 70 paintings, illustrating both History and Art.
Pre-booking: Yes - email jfane22@outlook.com to book a place.
Additional Information: Some of the tour is upstairs.
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Fulbeck
Discover the Magic of Mannakin Hall: A Unique Journey Through History & Art!
Sat 9th 14.00 - 17.00 Bookable tour at 2pm
Mannakin Hall, Brant Road, Fulbeck Lowfields, Grantham, NG32 3JD
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Mannakin Hall, once the dining quarters for American soldiers during World War II. Today, it stands as a testament to art and history, housing over 15,000 mannequins that have graced films, TV sets, and music videos.
Highlights of the Day:
🚶 Guided Tour: Embark on a captivating tour of the grounds at 2pm. Dive deep into the stories of the past and marvel at the vast collection of mannequins. (Limited to the first 20 registrants)
🎨 Paint a Mannequin: Unleash your inner artist! Sit down and paint a mannequin, capturing its essence and making it uniquely yours.
🛍️ Gift Shop: Fancy taking a piece of Mannakin Hall home? Visit our gift shop and purchase your very own mannequin.
🧺 Picnic Bliss: Lay out your picnic spread on our lush lawns or relax in the lounge. Soak in the ambiance and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
Pre-booking: Required for the tour only - Heritage Lincolnshire Open Day 9 September 2023 - Mannequin Hire & Film Location (mannakin.com)
Additional Information: Parking available on the verge outside the hall.
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Grantham
Voices from the past: Grantham heritage walks with Grantham Dramatic Society
Sun 10th 14.00 - 16.00
Sun 10th Walks are at 14.00, 14.30, 15.00 & 15.30
Grantham, starting from the Westgate entrance to the George Shopping Centre, NG31 6LE
A free Grantham walk that takes in some of the highlights of the town’s history. The 45-minute walk around the town centre is a real step back in time with costumed performers bringing colourful characters from Grantham’s past back to life.
Taking place on Sunday 10 September the walk covers some of the town’s richest history and includes Westgate, the Market Place, the Angel and Royal, Swinegate and Castlegate on its route.
Characters portrayed include Grantham’s first suffragette, Kings John and Richard III, Charles Dickens, King George IV’s mistress and, of course, Isaac Newton. Each one has something intriguing to reveal about their lives and the town’s past.
Walks are taking place on Sunday 10 September at 2.00pm, 2.30pm, 3.00pm and 3.30pm. Places on the walk are free, but places should be booked via www.heritagewalks.granthamdramaticsociety.co.uk
The heritage walks programme is funded by Historic England as part of the Heritage Action Zone funding delivered by South Kesteven District Council.
Pre-booking: Yes - http://www.heritagewalks.granthamdramaticsociety.co.uk/
Additional Information: None
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Grantham
Voices from the past: Grantham heritage walks with Grantham Dramatic Society
Sun 17th 10.00 - 15.00
Belton House and Londonthorpe Wood.
Meet more characters (see above event) from Grantham yesteryear on Sunday 17 September from 10am – 3pm at Belton House and Londonthorpe Wood. More details available at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/belton-house/events/
Pre-booking: None
Additional Information: None
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Weelsby Hall, Grimsby
Weelsby Hall Heritage Open Day
Sun 17th 12.00 - 15.00
Weelsby Hall Weelsby Road Grimsby, DN32 9RU.
Owned by Linkage Community Trust, visit one of the grandest buildings in North East Lincolnshire not usually accessible to the public. This special event is part of the Heritage Open Days Festival, England’s largest festival of history and culture. The Hall opened it's doors to the public for the first time in 2020 and the event has returned annually ever since, due to its popularity.
Weelsby Hall is vitally important to Grimsby's heritage and particularly its fishing heritage, having been built for George Sleight in the late 1800s. Linkage Community Trust, a Lincolnshire-based charity, acquired North East Lincolnshire's grandest building in 1982 to serve the local and national needs of people with learning disabilities.
Find out about the heritage of this wonderful place through a self-guided tour around the grounds, with access to the entrance hall of Weelsby Hall and a small number of interior rooms. Learn more about how a grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund is helping Linkage to preserve the hall for future generations.
Refreshments, car parking and toilets are available.
Pre-booking: Yes, Weelsby Hall Heritage Open Day Tickets, Sun 17 Sep 2023 at 12:00 | Eventbrite
Additional Information: None.
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Lincoln
Jewish Medieval History in Lincoln - a guided tour.
Mon 11th and Sat 16th @ 13.30
Meet outside Visitors' Information Centre, Castle Hill, Lincoln, LN1 3AA.
Lincoln had an important Jewish community in Medieval times. Join Dorothy Moss on this special guided tour and learn about the people and their influence on the community via education, health and commerce.
Pre-booking: Not required.
Additional Information: None.
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Louth
Unsung Heritage Heroes of the Lincolnshire Wolds
Thurs 14th 14.00 - 15.00
Navigation Warehouse, Riverhead Road, Louth, LN11 0DA
A fascinating talk about the recent Local Listings Project, looking at the less well known built heritage assets of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Pre-booking: Not required.
Additional Information: None
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Owston Ferry, Doncaster
Steam and Diesel Drainage engines in motion.
Sun 17th 11.00 - 16.00
South Street, Owston Ferry, Doncaster DN9 1RP.
South Street Land drainage pumping station engines running. Guided tours of the station detailing the history of the station and the local area.
Pre-booking: Not required.
Additional Information: Stout walking shoes are recommended due to uneven nature of the pumping station grounds and surrounding area. Tours last 30 minutes approx.
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Spalding
Angels & Architecture
Sat 9th 10.30 - 16.00
St Gilbert and St Hugh's Church, Clough Road, Gosberton Clough, Spalding, PE114JN.
A chance to see inside this Grade 2* unique little church, one of the most attractive small rural churches in the country. The church is one of the last works of the partnership of architect Sir Ninian Comper and William Bucknell.
The church was simply built with a timber frame and concrete pebble dashed, containing square-headed windows in the late perp. style. Comper continued to contribute to the building and was also responsible for the beautiful WW1 memorial stained glass window of 1920. The church once had a typical riddle posted altar, on the top of the posts were four (Belgian) angels which still survive today. The angels carved by Belgian refugees during WW1 and their restoration were featured on the BCC Repair Shop in 2020.
Enjoy refreshments in the pretty memorial garden or church hall, within the hall there will be a local history and arts display.
Pre-booking: Not required.
Additional Information: None.
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