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Collapse AllSLHA Business Plan DevelopmentSociety members take time to consider the future
At an afternoon session in Heighington on 7 July SLHA members considered the current performance of the society and the ways in which it might develop and improve.
A wide range of useful suggestions were made which will be considered for implementation in the near future.
We are grateful to Kate Mitchell for her professional leadership of the workshop - a pleasant and productive event.
July 2012business plan, future
Changes to SLHA WebsiteImportant to note new site address
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As part of the continuing development of the Society website the web address "www.lincolnshirepast.org.uk" was discontinued in favour of www.slha.org.uk. Unfortunately the old address still exists on some literature and use of the address does launch the correct website at the moment but this cannot continue indefinitely so please check that you have the correct (www.slha.org.uk) address stored in your browser. E-mails addressed to "slha@lincolnshirepast.org.uk" are rejected. Please use the address info@slha.org.uk |
July 2012website address
SLHA Annual General MeetingA successful year reported; new officers elected
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The SLHA 2012 AGM was held at Stamford Arts Centre on Saturday 16 June. Mick Jones, SLHA President, welcomed over 50 members to the meeting. SLHA Chairman, Stewart Squires, presented the annual report and drew attention to the large number and variety of society activities held over the past year. He also commended the society's involvement in Heritage Open Days and similar festivals, as well as the work of individuals in speaking to the media on behalf of the society. A copy of the illustrated Annual Report can be viewed here.
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 Stewart Squires SLHA Chairman, 2012 - 2013 |
June 2012AGM, Stamford,
SLHA Awards 2011Honours for projects at Pickworth and Saxilby, and a book about Sempringham
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The Society's special awards were announced at the AGM on 16 June. The Flora Murray Award for 2011 was presented to the Pickworth Local History Group in recognition of their excellent work in publishing books about the village and its school and in creating an informative website. Norman Whiting received the award on behalf of the group. See the Pickworth Village Website. Awards of Excellence were made to History of Saxilby & District Group for the well-constructed village trail they had devised, and to Dr Katharine Sykes for her book Inventing Sempringham about the Gilbertine order, founded in Lincolnshire. Read more about History of Saxilby and District Group and Katharine Sykes. |
 Mick Jones (left) & Stewart Squires (right) with award winners Norman Whiting and Jane Hewis |
June 2012Awards, Pickworth, Saxilby, Sempringham, Katherine Sykes, Flora Murray
Jubilee Picnic at Burghley HouseSLHA members at event attended by the Queen
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The Society was proud to be represented at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Picnic at Burghley House on Wednesday 13 June along with representatives of other leading organisations in the county. Photograph (left to right): Chris Lester, Dolores De Barros, Jan Callow, Rod Callow, Julie Squires, Stewart Squires |
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June 2012Diamond Jubilee, Burghley House
The Decline of Stamford Bull RunningAccount of local custom wins prestigious national prize
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The winner of the 2012 Undergraduate Dissertation prize awarded by the Royal Historical Society in association with the magazine History Today is Richard Lowe-Lauri of the University of Durham. His study on the famous bull-running in Stamford was considered by the judges "a remarkable review of the historiography of an increasing compassion for animals, set within a wider debate over changing leisure patterns and the decline of traditional sports in a rapidly industrialising Britain". An extract from the dissertation will appear in a future edition of History Today. |
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April 2012Stamford, bull running, Royal Histyorical Association prize, Richard Lowe-Lauri
Dennis And Joan MillsLong-standing SLHA members recently made Life Members of the Society
Long-standing SLHA members, Dennis and Joan Mills, have recently been made Life Members of the Society in recognition of their outstanding contribution.
Through their research and publications, as well as their advice and willingness to share their experience, they are inspirational members of the Society.
In March 2011 SLHA published Lincoln Connections: Aspects of City and County since 1700 as a tribute to Dennis on his eightieth birthday.
January 2012Dennis, Joan, Mills,
