Boston
Boston and the Hanseatic League - Pamela Cawthorne
Trade of the Port of Boston 1660-1840 - Philip Riden
Linking the Port to its Hinterland 1700-1850 and their effect - Rob Wheeler
Buildings of the Old Port of Boston - Neil Wright
Guided Walk led by Neil Wright
Cost £25.00 for members and £35.00 for non-members.Booking essential – please visit www.slha.org.uk or call 01522 521337
Closing date for bookings 31st October 2018
Boston was one of England's major ports in the medieval period, but then declined. It revived in the period 1760-1850, mainly to send grain round the coast to London. Until the 1880s the actual port was in the centre of the town, on the banks of the river Witham, and a few Georgian warehouses still survive. A wet dock was created in the southern part of Boston in the 1880s and the port has flourished, in a small way, since then.
Boston: 1. Warehouses on the Witham ; 2. Doughty Warehouse, c.1810
Built in the 1390's Boston Guildhall is a testament to the wealth and influence of the Guild of St Mary at a time when Boston's position as a centre of trade was second only to London. This wonderfully preserved building, with a wealth of original features, has survived the centuries and is to be enjoyed as one of Boston's finest visitor attractions.
A wealth of stories, secrets and experiences are told and shared throughout the building including the history of the Guild of St Mary, international trade with the Hanseatic League, Henry VIII’s dissolution of the Guild, the foundation of the Corporation of Boston and the very famous trial and imprisonment of the Pilgrim Fathers.
Bourne
Branston
This visit to Branston conservation area will last around an hour and will explore the history of the village from early times to the present day.
The event if free of charge.
Grantham
A geophysical survey of part of the grassed area at St Peter's Hill, Grantham, considered to be the site of a medieval chapel and hospital.
The survey will be undertaken by Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire (APS). Members are invited to view the process and learn what the survey reveals.
The survey has been arranged by the Grantham Group working with the SLHA Building Recording Group.
Everyone is welcome. There is no charge for this event.
Horncastle
A Day Conference Organised by the SLHA Local History Team
Programme:
The Military Orders and the Collapse of the Crusader States in the Levant - Nicholas Morton
Boston's Forgotten Crusade - Andrew Hoyle
The Templar Lands in Lincolnshire in Early 14th Century Lincolnshire - Mike Jefferson
Leper Knights: the Valiant Knighthood of St Lazarus of Jerusalem - David Marcombe
The Story of the Eight-Pointed Cross: The Order of St John - Tom Foakes
The Dissolution of the Order of the Knights Templar in Lincolnshire - Nigel Burn
Cost:
£25.00 for SLHA members; £35.00 for non-members
includes a buffet lunch and tea and coffee
Kirton in Lindsey
Half-term holiday event
Find out about Knight's, Kings and Queens and make a shield, a crown, a jewelled pendant and more!
Admission FREE Activities £1.00 each
Children MUST be accompanied
organised by the SLHA and Kirton in Lindsey Society
* Make a Jester Stick £1.00
* Model a Knight’s Head in clay £1.00
* Decorate a Crown £1.00
* Create some Tudor style jewellery £1.00
Find out fascinating facts about the Tudors!
Children must be accompaniedNo need to book – just drop in
Admission FREE
Everyone welcome
Lincoln
REARRANGEMENT
Unfortunately Professor Carenza Lewis is unable to give the talk planned for this date.
In its place will be a presentation by Professor David Stocker, SLHA Trustee and acknowledged expert on medieval churches
Professor Lewis's talk on The Archers and Rippingale is being arranged for a future occasion
Admission: members £1.00, non-members £5.00
Some Lincolnshire Barns - Naomi Field
Lincolnshire Finds - an update - Adam Daubney
Admission: Members £1.00, non-members £5.00
Meet and chat
* Tell us what you think about the Society
* Find out what's going on
* Browse in the bookshop as well
A talk by Lt Cdr Sandy Powell, RN Rtd
All Welcome
SLHA Members £1.00, Non-members £5.00
Meet and chat
* Tell us what you think about the Society
* Find out what's going on
* Browse in the bookshop as well
Recent Archaeological Discoveries
Presented by Dr Gavin Speed
Admission: Members £1.00, non-members £5.00
Mud and Stud Buildings - Jenne Pape
Archaeology Talk - to be confirmed
Meet and chat
* Tell us what you think about the Society
* Find out what's going on
* Browse in the bookshop as well
A talk by Chris Hewis
Admission: Members £1.00, non-members £5.00
Meet and chat
* Tell us what you think about the Society
* Find out what's going on
* Browse in the bookshop as well
Introduction by Stewart Squires and talk by Publisher and Editor Shaun Tyas
Tel: 01522 521337 E-mail: info@slha.org.uk
My 25 Years in Aerial Crop Spraying.
Presented by Bob Buffam
Members £1.00, Non-members £5.00
Meet and chat
* Tell us what you think about the Society
* Find out what's going on
* Browse in the bookshop as well
Learning how to build in masonry in 11th century Lincolnshire
Presented by Dr Mark Gardiner
All Welcome
SLHA Members £1.00, Non-members £5.00
Meet and chat
* Tell us what you think about the Society
* Find out what's going on
* Browse in the bookshop as well
The story of a knight in a lead coffin and his Lincolnshire and Norfolk companions.
Presented by Chris Robson
Members £1.00 - Non-members £5.00
THIS EVENT NOW CANCELLED.
NEXT COFFEE MORNING ON FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER
Please note that this event has been CANCELLED.
The next Coffee Morning is being held on Friday 5 October
Lincolnshire in the Frame
Exhibition of Lincolnshire Postcards, Photographs, information and Videos
Jews' Court Bookshop will be open
All Welcome
The tour begins in Castle Hill and, proceeding downhill, will explore the streets of Lincoln by the names which they bore in the medieval era, and identify the various markets and trades which were practised in the medieval city.
The tour will take approximately 90 minutes, and finishes by the Guildhall and the bus stop for the shoppers’ bus back to the Bail. There are TWO tours, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Sensible footwear is advised. This event is free of charge.
The tour will last approximately one hour. There are TWO identical tours, one in the morning and one in the afternoon
The event is free of charge
A Day Conference Organised by the SLHA Archaeology Team
Programme:
Keynote Address: Julius Caesar in Britain - Dr Andrew Fitzpatrick
Hidden Beasties: The Art of the Anglo-Saxons - Kevin Leahy
Long Barrows in the Lincolnshire Wolds - Mike Jefferson
Recent Work by Allen Archaeology - (Representative of the contractor)
Tattershall Castle: A New Perspective - James Wright
Recent Finds on the Lincolnshire Coast - Adam Daubney
Cost:
£25.00 for SLHA members; £35.00 for non-members
includes a buffet lunch and tea and coffee
Lincoln City: Grand Plans - Arthur Ward
Talk - details to be announced - SLHA Building Recording Group
SLHA Members £1.00; Non-members £5.00
Everyone Welcome
Presented by Ian Hinton
Members £1.00 - Non-members £5.00
• Unleashing the Power of Aerial Photography - Kathryn Murphy
• Boston - the Daughter City - Neil Wright
• 12th century timbers in Farmhouse at Sixhills - Mark Gardiner
SLHA Members £1.00; Non-members £5.00
Everyone Welcome
A Story of Discovery, Education and Remembrance.
Presented by AVM PA Robinson OBE FRAeS, IBCC Management Board
An illustrated lecture on Lincolnshire Bomber Command 1939-1945 and the International Bomber Command Centre.
Members £1.00 - Non-members £5.00
• Bishop Christopher Wordsworth - Elys Varney
• Industrial Archaeology - TBC
• Space Archaeology - Craig Spence
SLHA Members £1.00; Non-members £5.00
Everyone Welcome
Presented by Chris Hewis
Members £1.00 - Non-members £5.00
Louth
11.30 am Annual General Meeting of the Society
Buffet lunch (pre-booking required)
Afternoon actvities:
1. Louth Panorama, in Louth Town Hall (between 1.30 and 2.15 pm)
2. Guided walk around the historic centre of Louth (2.15 to 3.00 pm)*
3. Independent visit to Louth Museum (open until 4.00 pm)*
4. Independent visit to Louth St James' Church
* payment required
Market Rasen
Family Craft Event – organised by the SLHA
* Make a Jester Stick £1.00
* Model a Knight’s Head in clay £1.00
* Decorate a Crown £1.00
* Find out fascinating facts about the Tudors!
Admission FREE
Children must be accompanied
Everyone welcome
Half term Family Craft Event
• Design & play on your own Snakes and Ladders board - £1.00
• Make a thaumatrope - £1.00
• Craft a model animal £1.00 .....and more
• Find out about Victorian games
No need to book - Children must be accompanied
Scawby
Festival of Archaeology Fringe Event
Presented by Chris Lester and Eric Newton
Admission £3.00 - no need to book
Sleaford
The Railways and Tramways of the Claxby and Nettleton Mines.
Presented by Stewart Squires
The Churches of the Lafford Deanery
Spilsby
by Bob Kershaw
This lecture will be given in Spilsby Methodist Church.
Donations welcomed for Raithby Methodist Chapel
where this annual lecture has normally been held -
and hopefully will soon be the venue again.
Free admission
Wainfleet All Saints
Magdalen Museum Wainfleet PE24 4EN
The plan for the picnic on 4th August is to meet at Magdalen College Museum from 10.30am onwards. Car parking is available. If you prefer to travel by rail, the Museum is 5 mins walk from the Railway Station. A Guided Walk around Wainfleet led by David Turner will leave the Museum at 11.00am and last for approximately one hour. For health and safety reasons we have been advised there are only 25 places on the walk. It is not essential to book for the walk in advance but it would be helpful to have some indication of numbers. An additional walk can be arranged.
The Museum has a walled garden in which to eat your picnic. Some seating is available but it may be helpful to bring additional chairs. There is a small tea-room which serves coffee, tea, and cakes. There is a charge of £3.00 for the Museum.
Please note that access to the Museum is up a fairly wide spiral staircase.
The Walk is free but donations for the Magdalen Museum are invited.
If you would like to join the Guided Walk around Wainfleet starting at 11.00am, please telephone the SLHA Office 01522 521337 or email Kathy Holland secretary@slha.org.uk
The Magdalen Museum is housed in a striking medieval brick building known as Magdalen College. It was built in 1484 and founded by Bishop William of Waynefleet. The Museum houses an interesting collection of artefacts related to the College and the local area. Wainfleet is an ancient port and market town with a rich history.
Welton
A walk through 5,000 years of the history of Welton. Hear about the daily lives of the villagers, the connection with the RAF, and the important people who lived in the village.
The tour will be approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Buses from Lincoln and Grimsby pass through the village.
The event is free of charge. There is a cafe in the village centre.
5,000 Years of the History of the Settlement by the Spring
A talk presented by SLHA
FREE admission - all welcome
Out Of County
Talk, guided tour and time to explore
Please note: there will be two tours, one at 10.00am, which is fully booked, and one at 1.00pm, on which there are spaces available
Admission £14.50, including coffee
Pre-booking through SLHA essential
5-day study tour based at the Harper Adams University Campus which is ten miles north of Telford.
On our outward journey we will stop at the Black Country Living Museum at Dudley. There is plenty for all here including a visit to a coal mine or a trip on a canal boat. It is only just over an hour from here to Harper Adams University.
On Friday morning we will be visiting the Jackfield Tile Museum which is part of the Ironbridge Gorge group of museums, En-route we will have a quick stop in Ironbridge to look at the bridge which was under wraps when I saw it in November. The Jackfield visit will also include a special tour of Craven Dunnill Jackfield Ltd works which is on the same site as the tile museum. This visit is at the kind invitation of Chris Cox their manager. Here we will see reproduction Victorian floor tiles being made for the House of Commons. The rest of the day will be at nearby Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Saturday morning will be spent at Acton Scot Historic Working Farm. This is where the BBC2 Victorian Farm series was filmed. We will spend the afternoon in the historic town of Shrewsbury. We will start with a walking tour lead by Peter Worsley looking at places Charles Darwin knew as a boy. You may have seen Peter’s book published last year The Darwin Farms The Lincolnshire Estates of Charles and Erasmus Darwin and their family. There will be time after the walk to explore Shrewsbury for yourself.
Glyn Coppack, who will be on the tour with us, will lead Sunday’s archaeology day. We plan to visit Buildwas Abbey, Wroxeter Roman City, Acton Burnell Bishop’s Palace and Stokesay Castle.
On Monday morning, before we return to Lincoln, we will be having a private tour of the Flaxmill Maltings at Shrewsbury. This was previously called Ditherington Mill. It is being restored by Historic England and will still be a construction site in July. The project manager is Nick Hill who talked to us in November about his previous project Apethorpe Hall.
For more details and any remaining availability please contact the office 01522 521337
