"Formerly schoolmasters' houses and school, now 2 cottages and Village Hall, and garden walls. By Sir G. G. Scott, patron Rev. B. Beridge, 1856"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062043?section=official-list-entry 

In White's Directory it mentions that "The rector has also built two handsome school rooms, with houses for the teachers".

Sign reads "ALGARKIRK VILLAGE HALL 1980".

DB 12 October 2024

Beridge coat of arms above the door.

DB 12 October 2024

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states

"In 1899 a parish room was built by the Rev. Canon G. E. Welby at a cost of £456 and presented to the parish in commemoration of his fifty first year as rector:

the land was given by the late Duke of Devonshire K.G."

DB 12 November 2018

The building is of two phases.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 states

"A parish reading-room and library was opened here in 1882, manager, Charles Greetham"

Now functions as a community meeting place.

http://http://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1089956&subid=0 

DB 10 October 2018

Parish Council Office is built on the site of a former National School. 

An Inscription Stone has been reset at the side of the building.

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 states :-

"Here is also a Girls' School, built by subscription in 1842, at the cost of £200"

DB 28 January 2020

The Parish Council Office is built on the site of a former National School. 

An Inscription stone has been reset at the side of the building.

DB 28 January 2020

Boston Corporation was formed in 1545 and lasted until 31 March 1974.

These arms were granted to the Corporation on 1 December 1568.

The three crowns are thought to refer to the town's medieval links with Cologne, and the woolsack reflects the town's early prosperity based on the wool trade.

Postcard, c1908

County Hall former home of Holland County Council viewed from Boston Stump. The building which dates from the 1920s now houses a library.

DB 14 March 2022

Located on Norfolk Street opposite the junction with Thorold Street.

DB 9 April 2022

Dated 1939 above the door. 

DB 9 April 2022

"Custom house, now offices. 1725 altered early C19 and C20 ... to the rear yard further remains of vaulted undercroft to in No.10 South Street (qv), being part of the former Dominican Friary which was founded in late C13"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389001?section=official-list-entry 

An entry in Kelly's Directory 1885 has "Custom House, South street, George P. Charleton,collector; Henry Shepherd, clerk; John Watson, examining officer; S. W. Fields & Charles Campion, out-door officers"

DB 1 May 2019

"The Custom House for Boston from 1725 until 1983 and occupies the site of an earlier Customs House purchased from The Crown in 1662. It faced the main quay of the port until the opening of the Dock in 1884. Traces of medieval stonework from the Dominican Friary survive in the building".

DB 1 May 2019

Above the doorcase "a painted timber Royal Arms"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389001?section=official-list-entry 

DB 3 August 2019

A view of the Banqueting Hall showing the crown-post roof.

The Guildhall, though much altered over the years, has original brickwork and timbers dated to the late fourteenth century.

Frank Robinson, September 2014

The inscription above states :-

"IN THESE CELLS WILLIAM BRADFORD, WILLIAM BREWSTER and others afterwards known as THE PILGRIM FATHERS WERE IMPRISONED on the 23rd September 1607 after attempting to escape to religious freedom"

DB 6 November 2019

Municipal Buildings in West Street viewed from the tower of Boston Stump.

Kelly's Directory 1913 has an entry " The new Municipal buildings, in West street, opened June 16th, 1904, are in the Renaissance style, from plans of Mr. James Bowell, architect, of Boston, and were erected at a cost of about £20,000.

They comprise the usual offices for the mayor, town clerk and Corporation officials and also include a Free Public Library, School of Art, Fire Brigade station and Police Court"

DB 14 April 2022

A second view from ground level.

DB 31 March 2022

Buildings dated 1902 although not officially opened until 1904.

DB 31 March 2022

"Former Sessions House in Tudor Gothic style built in 1841-42 to the designs of Charles Kirk"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388845?section=official-list-entry 

Viewed from the tower of Boston Stump. 

DB 14 March 2022

The Sessions House was built between 1841 and 1842 to designs by Charles Kirk who was also responsible for the near identical Sessions House in Spalding (completed in 1843).

The new building accommodated the sittings of the Quarter Sessions and the Kirton and Skirbeck Bench.

It has been subject to very few alterations, most of which have been carried out in the custody and service areas located to the rear of the ground floor.

The Sessions House ceased to be used as a Magistrates Court in 2003.

undated print

Close by the Witham, two of Boston's most notable buildings look over South Square.

At the rear centre is the Guildhall, a fifteenth century brick building, recently restored.

Next to it is Fydell House with classical features, built in 1726 for William Fydell.

On the near left is a Late Georgian warehouse, one of several on this stretch of the river.

Listed as St Johns Buildings and now in use by Lincolnshire County Council Social Services as Scott House.

"Workhouse front range ... with the rear ranges demolished in 1980. 1837 by George Gilbert Scott ...  built near the site of the medieval Hospital of St John where the earlier workhouse was situated"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388982 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"Workhouse, Skirbeck road, is a large brick building with stone dressings, built in 1837, at a cost of £8,000, and covers an area of 4 acres; it will hold 490 inmates; Reginald Tuxford, Medical officer; Thomas William Steel, master; Mrs. Mary Martha Steel, matron"

The area behind the Workhouse front range now belongs to the Port of Boston and large grain silos dominate the scene.

DB 5 June 2019

A second view of the workhouse front range.

DB 11 September 2023 

"1821. Bryan Browning, Architect. Small classical hall"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1242224

DB 20 August 2020

Marked as "County Court" on the OS 25 inch map published 1907.

White's Directory 1856 reports :-

"BRIGG COUNTY COURT, for the 31 parishes, &c., noticed above, is held monthly, at the Police Station. J. G. S. Smith, Esq., is the judge; John Hett, Esq., clerk; and Jonathan Spring, bailiff. The POLICE STATION in Wrawby street, was built in 1845, at the cost of about £2000. It has a house for the superintending constable, cells for prisoners, and accommodation for the County Court and petty sessions. The latter are held here every alternate Tuesday, and J. Hett, Esq., is clerk to the magistrates. Brigg Association for the Prosecution of Felons has about 60 members, and Mr. Frederick Garfit, is the clerk"

Kelly's Directory 1930 has :-

"Brigg & Scunthorpe County Court, Police Station, Wrawby street & Police Station, Scunthorpe; office, Chapel street, Scunthorpe; His Honor Thomas Witheridge Langman, judge; Henry M. Hett, registrar & high bailiff.

The monthly court is held alternately with Scunthorpe. The following parishes & places are within its jurisdiction :- Appleby, Barnetby-le-Wold, Bottesford, Brumby, Broughton, Burringham, Burton-upon-Stather, Butterwick East, Cadney-cum-Howsham, Castlethorpe, Cleatham, Croxton, Elsham, Flixborough, Gokewell, Glanford Brigg, Gunhouse, Hibaldstow, Holme, Kirmington, Kirton-in-Lindsey, Manby, Manton, Melton Ross, Messingham, Newstead, Normanby, Ravensthorpe, Redbourne, Santon (High & Low), Scawby-cum-Sturton, Scunthorpe & Frodingham, Thealby, Twigmoor, Worlaby, Wrawby, Yaddlethorpe"

DB 10 December 2023

"The old town hall - now known as the Buttercross - was built in 1817"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigg 

"Small building at road junction of 2 storeys in yellow brick and slate roof. Circa 1817"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1083130 

DB 16 December 2018 

Former Police Station "POLICE 1855". Near the corner of High Street and Chapel Street.

Kelly's Directory 1930 notes " County Police Station, Chapel street. The whole of the petty sessional division is under the charge of the police supt. of Brigg"

DB 11 May 2024 

Originally the Council House, built in 1904, later the Town Hall.

June 2017

"The Church Street Rooms were gifted for the use and benefit of the people of Corby in 1910"

http://www.churchstreetrooms.co.uk/ 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The Church room was erected in 1909 by the present vicar at a cost of £350"

The vicar in 1919 was the Rev. Arthur Abbott M.A. of Queen's College, Oxford.

DB 27 June 2018

Village Hall viewed from the south.

The south face of the former school bears a datestone with 1844 and the name plaque for Croft Village Hall beneath.

Jean Howard 17 February 2024

The C15 cross was converted into a lock-up in 1819. It is now listed Grade I.

Undated postcard by Raphael Tuck  

Formerly a wellhead constructed in 17th century this later served as a village lock up. It is listed Grade II: 

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1254194?section=official-list-entry  

Jean Howard 2 August 2024

"Court House, now offices and library. 1802-3 for Alexander Johnson, Lord of the Manor. Later C19 rear addition and infilling to ground-floor arcade"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1083279 

Building purchased by the Epworth Mechanics' Institute in 1949 and their library is now housed on the upper floor. 

DB 9 August 2019

"MANOR COURT HOUSE

THIS 1803 BUILDING AND ITS PREDECESSOR ON THE SITE HOUSED THE COURT OF THE LORD OF THE MANOR OF EPWORTH & WESTWOOD. IT WAS BOUGHT BY EPWORTH MECHANICS' INSTITUTE IN 1949.THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED IN 1982"

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1872 states :-

"The manor courts are held twice a-year in the Court House.

Petty Sessions are held on alternate Fridays, at the Police Station, built in 1848; and the magistrates who usually attend are the Hon. and Rev. Chas. Dundas, Rev. F. W. White, and G. S. Lister, R. C. Empson, J. W. D. Hilton, and S. C. Ashlin, Esqrs.

A. Parker, Esq., is their clerk, and Mr. R. Sowden is inspector of Police"

DB 9 August 2019

The House of Correction in Folkingham was built in 1808 to serve the whole of Kesteven.

It was enlarged in 1825 and this grand and suitably severe gatehouse was added - the only part of the building that now survives.

It is now in the care of the Landmark Trust.

Frank Robinson, 2010

"House with attached cottage, sometime workhouse, now 2 cottages. Late C18, 1819, later C19 ... Painted inscription set between upper windows: "Falkingham Workhouse 1813""

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1317191 

DB 23 June 2020

The Eaudyke Post Office was active as a post office and village store from the late nineteenth century until the 1980s.

It is now a private house.

Postcard: c.1930

In Market Street

"Dated 1759 E Hawksmore in plaque to side"

and " Central doorway dated 1870"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063525 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The County Court house, occupying a prominent position in Market street, is a large structure of red brick, originally built for &; used as a private mansion; but subsequently purchased & re-converted by the Government: 

it now comprises a court room, offices, private room for the use of the judge, & suitable rooms for the bar & witnesses"

DB 18 June 2019

Dated 1759 E Hawksmore. 

DB 18 June 2019

Edwardian back elevation of the old Town Hall.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The Town Hall, Market place, erected in 1892 from the designs of Messrs. Meeke and Bramall, architects, at a cost of £3,250, and enlarged in 1908 under the direction of Mr. S. Parker, borough surveyor, at a total cost of over £7000, is a structure of red brick and stone, the ground floor of which is used as a market hall, and the upper portion as a council chamber and corn exchange, it is also used for public meetings, musical entertainments &c"

Front elevation facing Market Place suffered bomb damage during the war and was rebuilt.

"The Town Hall, located in Gainsborough's 1908 town hall, is a restaurant and entertainment venue.

It was rebranded from The Sands Venue (closed 2012) after a change of ownership, and it reopened in 2016"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gainsborough,_Lincolnshire  

DB 29 December 2018 

The old Police Station and Magistrates Court, built 1860, now being used as a Theatre and police museum.

http://www.gainsboroughtheatrecompany.com/index.htm 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 stated 

"The police station is in Spring gardens.

Here are held weekly the petty sessions, and special sessions.

The police staff is composed of superintendent, sergeants and thirty constables.

One superintendent, one inspector, and two sergeants, and seven constables are stationed at Gainsborough, and there is a constable at each of the following places :- Morton, Marton, Corringham, Willoughton, Scottar, East Stockwith, and there is a sergeant at Kirton-Lindsey"

DB 15 April 2014

The Barracks in Sandon Road were built in 1858 and 1872. Pevsner described it as "castellated and very forbidding". There is an impressive courtyard inside.

It was built for the 4th Special Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment.

undated postcard

"Circa 1858-72. Possibly by Goddard.

Castellated gothic style"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062467 

DB 9 March 2019

Emblem for the Royal South Lincs Militia "RSLM".

Above main entrance to the keep and facing Sandon Road.

DB 9 March 2019

This town hall was designed by William Watkins of Lincoln and was opened in 1869. It replaced the former Guildhall which stood on High Street on the southern corner with Guildhall Street.

In front of the Guildhall is the memorial to Sir Isaac Newton which was inaugurated in 1858.

The Guildhall includes the former police cells on the outside of which is a Blue Plaque to WPC Edith Smith the country's first female constable with powers of arrest

postcard by Whipple of Grantham, 1903

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The Guildhall and Police Station, St. Peter's hill, erected in 1869, is a structure of brick with stone facings, in a mixed Renaissance style, with a clock turret:

it includes a sessions-hall, magistrates' retiring room and mayor's parlour, and an assembly room, 60 feet long by 30 wide, behind which are two ante-rooms; the police station and hall keeper's residence are attached to the building on the south side, and on the north side are other official residences and offices"

The building is now the Guildhall Arts Centre and home to the Mayor's Parlour.

DB 9 March 2019

Plaque was placed by Grantham Civic Society :- 

"Henry Preston helped to found Grantham Museum and Public Library in 1926 and was a distinguished archaeologist.

He was the manager of the waterworks who helped to investigate Roman Saltersford and the much earlier fossil remains there, including the dinosaur once resident at Grantham Museum.

The town owes much to Henry Preston's work to inspire the creation of a Library and Museum in the town and the fine scholarship of his archaeological work"

http://www.granthamcivicsociety.co.uk/public/henry_preston.php

DB 2 July 2018

"The Grantham Museum was founded by a local dignitary Henry Preston in the early twentieth century.

In the past the Museum housed both a collection of artefacts and a public library.

The Museum is now being operated by the Grantham Community Heritage Association"

http://www.granthammuseum.org.uk/about/ 

DB 2 July 2018

"Town Lock up (Part of Guildhall House)"

"Small rectangular brick building"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1062466 

DB 2 July 2018

Former county courthouse and police station on Brighowgate

"1902 by HC Scaping of Grimsby for Lindsey County Court"

"Edwardian Freestyle, with an unusual mixture of Baroque and Art Nouveau detailing"

"Operated as a Lindsey and Lincolnshire County Courthouse until the 1970s, with the County Police Station to the rear (Grimsby Borough had its own courthouse and police station at the Town Hall. 

A distinguished building in an unusual style and, together with Cleethorpes Town Hall (in Edwardian Classical style), Herbert Scaping's best work"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1379379 

DB 13 October 2018

"Grimsby Central Library was built between 1966 and 1968 and is now operated by Lincs Inspire.

The statues on the outside were made by local artist Peter Todd and called the Guardians of Knowledge"

https://librarytouristblog.com/category/statues/ 

DB 13 October 2018

"Grimsby Waterworks offices, now accountants' offices.

1896 by Hewins and Colson, architects; Hewins and Goodhand, builders"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1379887 

DB 13 October 2018 

"Town hall and former courthouse and police station.

1861-3 by Bellamy and Hardy of Lincoln with John Giles of London, and James Fowler of Louth as superintending architect, for Great Grimsby Corporation.

Alterations and additions of 1887 by EW Farebrother and John Buchan of Grimsby, architects, and Walter Binns, builder, including new council chamber, banqueting room, entrance hall and main staircase.

Later C20 additions and alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1379888 

DB 11 August 2017

"Council Chamber, first-floor rear right, has elaborate wood panelling with Ionic pilasters and pedimented overdoors; Ionic wall arcade with ornate plasterwork frieze and cornice, and coved ceiling with panels and pendants; richly carved furnishings, windows in architraves with stained glass coats of arms of 1957.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1379888 

DB 11 August 2017

"Main assembly room, first-floor front, has wall arcade of Composite pilasters, coved and panelled plasterwork ceiling with pendants and roses, gallery with cast-iron balustrade.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1379888 

DB 11 August 2017

"Church House was actually built in 1835 as a Methodist Chapel, the second in the village.

During WWII it was commandeered as the NAAFI for the visiting military.

It then became the Reading Room, later a Sunday School then a nursery school and now has been purchased by the parish council to be used as offices and community information centre.

Until 1905 this street was called Chapel Street"

http://www.heckingtonvillagetrust.org.uk/a-walk-around-heckington.html 

The sign reads "Heckington Parish Council Chambers and Community Centre"

DB 28 July 2018

Temperance Hall now the Village Hall.

Inscription reads

"TEMPERANCE

HALL

GIVEN TO THIS PARISH BY 

M.FRANKS MRCS

1863" 

Moses Franks MRCS, village surgeon built it as a Temperance Hall at his own expense on land given from his garden as a venue where meetings could be held without the temptation of alcohol.

http://www.heckingtonvillagetrust.org.uk/a-walk-around-heckington.html 

DB 14 July 2018 

Heighington Village Hall was built of corrugated iron in 1898 after fundraising by the Ladies Sewing Circle.

There are orchard trees at the back. The front car park is shared by the 'Butcher & Beast' Pub next door.

This photograph shows it in 1995 after being re-painted by two prisoners from Morton Hall Open Prison, Swinderby, their transport to the site being provided by Village Hall Committee members.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The Court House, North street, is a spacious building of brick and stone, containing the usual offices; the meetings of the Commissioners of Taxes and the County Court are held here"

DB 18 July 2019

"Beneath the window on the south-east corner, and above the doorway is a large stone royal coat of arms supported by a rampant lion and unicorn"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1251572 

DB 18 July 2019

Blue plaque giving the date of building 1865.

DB 18 July 2019

Another view of the Court House.

An inscription on the obelisk in front reads :-

"STOCKS HILL

The Courthouse was built on the site of the Parish Stocks"

A further inscription reads :-

"North Street (Old Court House Triangle) This area was enhanced in 2001 as part of the Horncastle Conservation Area Partnership Scheme" 

DB 18 July 2019

Listed in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1913

"TERRITORIAL FORCE.

4th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment (G Co. ), Drill hall, Boston road; Capt. Herbert Arthur Howes; William Harrick, color-sergeant-instructor"

The Hall's Facebook Page states that :-

"Built in 1901 to replace an earlier Drill Hall with money raised from public donations.

It was used for army training and also as a venue for entertainments for the town.

During WW1 and WW2 it was used as a hospital and treatment centre.

In 1967 it was renamed at The Town Hall.

In 1974 East Liindsey District Council created their local office there along with the Town Council Offices.

In 2009 the hall was boarded up ready for demolition as ELDC decided it was surplus to requirements.

The town's people rallied round and the lease was finally signed on July 30th 2010 and the utilities and services were re-commissioned along with the removal of the boards.

It was re-named The Stanhope Hall after Edward Stanhope who was MP in 1901.

A team of volunteers cleaned all the building and bookings began rolling in"

DB 18 July 2019 

Blue plaque stating "1901 New Drill Hall became the TOWN HALL 1970"

DB 18 July 2019

The roadside building on this site began as a WWI army hut brought from Mablethorpe to become a YMCA hut.

The second building at the rear was erected  in 1962 as a snooker hall.

Following the Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977 the village raised funds to buy, renovate and improve the now neglected wooden hut which became the Village Hall. Since October 2023 it has been known as the Charles Hill Community Hall in recognition of the public service of that former resident. See:

https://www.horsington-history.com/the-village-hall

Jean Howard 4 October 2024

"Village Hall, 1897"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063367?section=official-list-entry 

Originally the Church Institute. An entry in Kelly's Directory 1930 has "Church Institute & Reading Room (W.S.Thornton, sec)". 

July 2014

The Town Hall at the east end of the Market Place was built by J K Broughton, a local builder, in 1897.

It was built from the stone of the old Bridewell (prison) of 1791-94.

The public water pump in the foreground is a very modest affair.

postcard from the Wrench Series, 1906

Built 1911-12 to the design of Henry Kidd in 'Chateauesque' style. It was paid for by the 'potato king' William Dennis whose statue was sited in front of the building in 1930. The hall is now used as a community events venue & for meetings of Kirton parish council.

Unposted postcard by R.A.P. Co. Ltd. 

Inscription over the main entrance on northern side of the Town Hall :- 

"TOWN HALL 1911

ERECTED & PRESENTED TO THE PARISH OF KIRTON BY WILLIAM DENNIS ESQ. J.P. TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V."

DB 17 October 2024

Southern side of Town Hall.

DB 17 October 2024

The Butler's Pantry stands at the entrance to Lea Park.

Owned by the Parish Council and where the Full Council meetings are held.

Opened following refurbishment 19 September 2001. 

DB 5 March 2019

Kelly's Directory 1919 reads :-

"At the western end of the castle area stands the County Hall, which includes also the Assize Courts; it is a rectangular structure of two storeys, in a modern Gothic style, with embattled parapets and turrets and was erected in 1826, at a cost of £40,000, from designs by Mr. Smirke;

the principal facade displays a central block, slightly advanced from the main building, and flanked by tall octagonal turrets, on either side of which are arcaded ambulatories, finished with coupled turrets at each end; over the entrance is the grand jury room"

DB 29 July 2019

Rear of the assize Courts viewed from the castle wall.

"Assize courts. 1823. By Sir Robert Smirke"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388488 

Still used today as Lincoln's Crown Courts.  

DB 12 August 2015

Looking over the semi-circular exercise yard towards the old prison.

"Old prison 1847 by Nicholson & Goddard"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388489 

Kelly's Directory 1919 has an entry "In the south-east angle of the Castle area is the gaol, rebuilt about 1843, from designs of Messrs. Nicholson and Goddard, of Lincoln, but unoccupied since the erection of the new gaol; the block of buildings on the north side of the gaol is utilized as petty sessions courts for the divisions of Kesteven and Lindsey". 

DB 12 August 2015

Interior of the old prison is now open to castle visitors.

White's Directory 1856 has an entry "The Prison, for felons, &c., projects backward from the centre of the main building, and was re-built in 1847-8, at the cost of about £11,000.

It is arranged on the separate system, in three tiers of cells, approached by light iron galleries running round the lofty corridor, lighted by a large bay window, which overlooks the airing yards.

There is a separate range of cells for female prisoners, and the arrangements in all parts of the prison and in the chapel are in accordance with the most approved plans of prison discipline.

Mr. James Foster is the governor; Mrs. Martha Baker, matron; and the Rev. Henry William Richter, chaplain".

DB 30 January 2016

"Lincoln opened as a local prison in 1872 to hold remand and convicted prisoners and replacing the prison at Lincoln Castle.

The original 1869-72 structures designed by Frederick Peck are now listed buildings and are notable examples of High Victorian gothic design.

The prison accommodation has been altered and extended at various times in the 20th century"

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM_Prison_Lincoln

DB 26 February 2019

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"His Majesty's Prison, on the Greetwell road, three quarters of a mile from the Cathedral, is a building of red brick, faced with Ancaster stone, and was opened in June, 1872, at a cost of about £39,000; the principal entrance is by a gateway flanked by embattled towers; on either side of the entrance are the governor's and chief warder's houses, and there is also a chapel, with a good organ; the building will now hold about 400 prisoners.

Female prisoners are now sent to Nottingham.

The total staff of officers is 26"

DB 26 February 2019

"Judges' lodging. c1810. By William Hayward.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388484 

White's Directory 1856 has an entry "The JUDGES' LODGINGS, on the north side of Castle hill, is a large brick mansion, erected at the expense of the county, in 1812, and containing apartments for the use of the Judges during the assizes.

The ASSIZES are held twice a year, at the County Hall, for Lincolnshire, and at the City Sessions House for the City and County of the City".

DB 7 August 2020 

The County Offices on Newland, built in 1932, incorporate an earlier eighteenth century house.

Pearl Wheatley, 2011

Opened by the Prince of Wales on 20th November 1990.

Superseded the magistrates courts at Lincoln Castle and the old Sessions House which latter is now part of Lincoln College.

https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/posts/view/lincoln-courthouse-and-gaol 

DB 4 February 2019

Royal coat of arms above the entrance.

DB 4 February 2019

Former Divisional Headquarters, West Parade, Lincoln closed December 2020 with the police moving to a new Blue Light Hub on South Park together with fire and ambulance personnel.

Built in 1973 it was known locally as Ryvita House from its brutalist style textured concrete exterior.

DB 29 July 2019

Former Police Station.

Ruddock's Directory of the City of Lincoln 1919 has an entry "City Police Out-Station John W. Clarke, constable-in-charge". 

DB 12 February 2019

The Guildhall and Stonebow date from the 15th century, though much restored.

The Guildhall itself, still the City's Council Chamber, is on the first floor immediately above the arch.

1930s photograph

"Art gallery. 1926-27. By Sir Reginald Blomfield".

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388632 

Entry in Kelly's Directory 1930 reads :-

"The Usher Art Gallery, Lindum road, was erected, equipped and endowed from the funds of the James Ward Usher bequest.

The building was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield R.A. and was opened in 1927 by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.

The Usher collection contains miniatures, watches, porcelain, Napoleonic and Nelson relics, antique silver, pictures etc.

In addition to the Usher collection the gallery contains many valuable paintings, drawings and prints illustrative of Lincolnshire, and a number of interesting examples of embroidery.

Loan exhibitions of pictures and sculptures are frequently arranged.

The gallery is open on Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Sundays from 2.30 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Chairman, Miss M. E. Nevile M.B.E., J.P. ; director, A. R. Corns F.L.A."

DB 12 August 2019 

The former courthouse in Swap Coat Lane near the centre of the village is now the Registration Office.

undated postcard in the British Countryside series

Located next door to the former Sessions House.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 states

"'The Petty Sessions Court House and County Constabulary Station, which is in Eastgate, was erected in the year 1874 on a part of of the site of the old Gaol and House of Correction:

the force for the Louth division consists of one superintendent, one sergeant, and eleven constables"

DB 12 September 2018 

Inscription over door of the County Police Station.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 states

"County Police Station, Charles Christopher Cadge, superintendent; 1 sergeant & 11 constables"

There was also a Borough Police Station located at the Town Hall

"Borough Police Station, Wm. Lloyd, superintendent; 2 sergeants & 7 constables"

Interesting entries for the two superintendents

"Cadge Charles Christopher, superintendent of county police & examiner of weights & measures for Louth district, Eastgate" 

"Lloyd William, chief of borough police, inspector of weights & measures & common lodging houses & inspector under the explosives act, Town hall" 

DB 12 September 2018 

"The Mechanics' Institute was originally the Mansion House of Louth and the centre of Municipal life"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063212 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 states :-

"The Mechanics' Institution, in Upgate, established about 1834, has a library containing 3,500 volumes, and the reading room is supplied with 30 periodicals and 27 newspapers, including 6 daily papers ; the number of members is 439"

DB 7 March 2018 

Blue plaque on the wall of The Mansion House.

DB 7 March 2018 

Former Magistrates' Court but since 2011 the home of Louth Town Council.

"The Sessions House on Eastgate was built in 1874 and was originally home to Louth Magistrates' Court"

http://www.louthtowncouncil.gov.uk/Sessions%20House.htm 

DB 12 September 2018 

"Architect, Pearson Bellamy. Elaborate building of 3 storeys in stone and brick"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063257 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The Town Hall and Borough Police Station, in Eastgate, erected in 1854, is a large edifice of brick and stucco, and contains a spacious assembly room"

The Town Council moved out to The Sessions House in May 2011 and the Town Hall is now a community owned asset.

http://www.louthtowncouncil.gov.uk/Sessions%20House.htm 

DB 7 March 2018

Stairs leading up to the Assembly Room.

DB 7 March 2018

Assembly Room.

DB 7 March 2018

"Former police station and house, now house. 1880, in the C17 style"

"To the left a planked passage doorway with stepped coping and in a recessed plaque "Kesteven Police" in raised letters"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165409 

DB 11 November 2019

"Town hall and waiting room. 1835, possibly by Thomas Pilkington"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1317350 

DB 7 September 2019

Date stone reads "1869".

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"Fire Brigade, Kilnwell road, Charles Drayton, captain, with 1 engineer & 6 men"

DB 8 April 2019

"1849. Brick with stone dressings"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063450 

White's Directory of Lincolnshire 1856 states :-

"The POLICE STATION was erected by the magistrates for this division of the county in 1849, at the cost of about £2000.

It comprises a commodious court room, a lock-up, and a house for the superintending constable.

Petty Sessions are held here every alternate Monday, and George Saffery, Esq., is. clerk to the magistrates.

Here are two Associations for the Prosecution of Felons, and Mr. G. Saffery and Messrs. Rhodes and Son are the clerks"

DB 8 April 2019

Old Police Station entrance dated 1849.

The building is now home to the Town Council. 

DB 8 April 2019

Community Library & Beacon facing High Street.

"This Beacon was presented to the Village of Metheringham to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II June 2012"

DB 1 June 2020

Headquarters building opened by the Queen on 14th November 1980.

"Lincolnshire Constabulary was formed in 1856 under the County and Borough Police Act 1856.

Several other borough police forces used to exist in the county, but these were eventually combined with the Lincolnshire force.

Under the Police Act 1946, Boston Borough Police and Grantham Borough Police were merged, while Lincoln City Police and Grimsby Borough Police were absorbed under the Police Act 1964.

Lincolnshire lost part of its area to the new Humberside Police in 1974"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincolnshire_Police

DB 20 September 2020

"Former court house now public house. c.1730 with C20 alterations"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1165885 

"It was built in 1722 as a private house for Gentleman John Smith and became licensed in 1793.

It was the home of Nettleham Manor Court and also a gaol for many years.

During alterations in the 1950's a particular bulge in a wall was discovered to be a perfectly formed bread oven.

A central venetian window in the first floor is an outstanding piece of 18th Century architecture"

http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Nettleham/section.asp?docId=52168 

DB 12 August 2019

Built as a market building, this was owned by the Duchy of Lancaster until sold in 1918.

The arches were open originally, though later photographs show them bricked up. Until the completion of St Peter’s church it was also used for church services for 17 years.

The creation of a first floor allowed the use of the upper storey as a school, and a bellcote featured on the southern hip of the roof.

The porch is a later addition.

Jean Howard, April 2023

Image repeated from North Kyme. Kesteven House is on the outskirts of Billinghay but actually in the parish of Kyme. 

Former police station dating from late C19.

https://www.lincstothepast.com/Kesteven-House--Tattershall-Road--Billinghay/239540.record?pt=S 

DB 25 June 2018 

Built in mid-nineteenth century, with a later lean-to addition at the front to house the 'offices' and create an entrance lobby.

At the time of the photograph this building was in poor condition.

Pearl Wheatley, 2011

Former library which closed 14th October 2017.

DB 30 May 2018 

No historic information has been traced on the village hall.

Jean Howard 24 February 2024

Fire station adjacent to the Red Lion Inn and village green.

DB 11 November 2023

Local signage states :-

"This horse-drawn fire engine was made in 1831 by Hadley, Simpkin, & Lott of London. It is a manual pump operated by alternately raising and lowering the horizontal bars on each side of the engine.

The rural disturbances of 1830-1 provoked at least 28 cases of arson in Lincolnshire. The owner of the Redbourne Estate, the Duke of St. Alban's, certainly owned an engine by 1834, and it is reasonable to presume that this is the same engine, bought to protect his property. There was no county fire-service until 1948.

The engine bears the maker's plate "By The King's Patent Hadley, Simpkin, & Lott, Long Acre,  London." The firm started in 1791 as Hadley & Simpkin, becoming Hadley, Simpkin, & Lott in 1829, and the name changed to Merryweathers in 1836. The royal patent explains the coat of arms of William IV on the side. The machine was overhauled by Merryweathers in 1911.

DB 11 November 2023

County Library sign still in place on the outside of the former school

DB 31 August 2020

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The Reading Room and Library, built in 1877, by public subscription, on a site presented by the Earl of Winchilsea, was greatly improved in 1891 by Mrs. E. Pattinson.

It consists of reading and games and billiard rooms; the library contains 300 volumes"

DB 21 August 2019

Foundation stone laid by Edith Finch Hatton January 2nd 1877.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 states "Reading room and library, built in I877, by public subscription, on a site presented by the Hon. M. E. G. Finch-Hatton D.L., J.P. ; James Adlard, secretary; Frank Cock, librarian"

(Finch Hatton is the family name of the Earls of Winchilsea)

DB 21 August 2019

Now the home of the Parish Office & Winchelsea Centre.

A former school. Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states "Non-Provided (mixed), built with master's house, by public subscription, in 1868, at a cost of £1,000, on a site given by the Dowager Countess of Winchilsea; it will hold 120 children; Charles Beattie, master"

DB 21 August 2019

Village Hall, on Northorpe Road, immediately to the south of St Genewys Church.

DB 4 April 2024

Scunthorpe's first court house. 

"Former court house, now Ukranian Catholic church. 1895. Designed by the County Surveyor, James Thropp"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1253136 

The building is standing empty awaiting sale.

DB 19 February 2019 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The court house and police station was built at a cost of £6,000, and here the petty sessions are held"

"Converted into Scunthorpe Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Cross in 1983"

http://northlincsmuseumimagearchive.org.uk/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s07237&pos=2&action=zoom 

The building is standing empty awaiting sale. 

DB 19 February 2019

Detail of the central plaque above the 3 round arched ashlar doorways.

DB 19 February 2019 

Building is now standing empty awaiting sale.

Estate Agents particulars mention a price of £137,000 and state

"Now separated from the rest of the town centre by Brigg Road, High Street East, formerly known as Station Road, was once at the heart of Scunthorpe.

The former Court House and Police Station (1895) and Lock Up (1865) have now changed uses over the years and the former Court House is now the Ukrainian Catholic Church (Listed Building, Grade 2)"

http://www.bellwatson.co.uk/fulldetails.vbhtml?property-for-sale&com14004&high-street-east_scunthorpe_dn156uh 

DB 19 February 2019 

Pevsner states that :-

"TOWN HALL , North Parade. Built as a convalescent home in 1926 by W. H. Ansell. Neo-Georgian and not without merit.

DB 30 October 2019

Main entrance to the central block.

DB 30 October 2019

Former fire station now converted into offices. 

The entry in Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 reads

"Fire Brigade Station, West banks, C. E. Clements, capt"

DB 23 February 2019

"FIRE ENGINES 1829"

"REBUILT 1900" 

DB 23 February 2019

North Kesteven District Council Offices.

"1856, by Kirk and Parry. Victorian Italianate, with tall centre pavilion and links to lower end pavilions"

An entry in Kelly's Directory 1930 reads "Kesteven County Council Offices, Lafford ter. East road"

DB 25 June 2019 

Designed by H E Kendall, the Sessions House was built in 1831.

The building is Gothic in style, with a ground floor arcade of open arches facing the Market Place.  It remained in use as a court until 2008.

The building now houses a club and a restaurant.

Undated postcard

Town Hall, modern building in the foreground at the bottom of this image, viewed from the National Centre for Craft & Design.

Town Hall previously located in the Sessions House, Market Place. 

River Slea visible on the left. 

DB 29 October 2017

Town Hall opened on 8 May 2016.

DB 25 June 2019

Former school which closed in 1932. Now the village hall.

DB 20 June 2024

Village hall built as a memorial to those who died in the First World War. A tablet states :-

"THIS STONE IS PLACED HERE IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF (Names) WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918"

A separate tablet states :- 

"PARISH HALL THE GIFT OF LORD HENEAGE 1922"

https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/91062 

DB 30 October 2023

Police Station next to the Sessions House. 

"1857. 2 storeys in brick with ashlar dressings and rusticated quoins. Hipped Wesh slate roof with centre stacks"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1169618?section=official-list-entry 

Kelly's Directory 1930 has "County Police Station (Geo. Pikett, supt.; Geo. Fieldsend, inspector) Sheep Market T N 48"

DB 6 February 2025

Royal Arms displayed on the gates of the Sessions House.

Kelly's Directory 1930 notes "The Sessions House, in the Sheep Market, was erected in the year 1842, at a cost of £6,000: quarter and petty sessions are held here for the parts of Holland."

DB 6 February 2025

District Council Offices built on the site of St Peter's Church.

Kelly's Directory 1930 notes "The church of St. Peter, on the site of the old Abbey, is a building of red brick in the Early English style, erected in the year 1875-6 at a cost of £10,000, from designs by Sir Geo. Gilbert Scott R.A. and consists of chancel, nave, aisles, vestry, north porch, organ chamber and a turret containing one bell: the east window is stained: there are 500 sittings, but the services are at present (1930) suspended."

The church was demolished in 1968.

DB 6 February 2025

"Former Sessions House and police station, now theatre. 1824, by H. E. Kendall in Greek Doric style, altered later C19"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063587 

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"Petty Sessions are held at the Court house, Spilsby, every monday at 11 a.m. & during the months of May to September inclusive, at Police station, Skegness, on alternate tuesdays at 2 p.m."

Now used as a theatre " Spilsby Theatre was formed in 1984 from a former sessions house and gaol"

http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/theatres-at-risk/209-spilsby-theatre 

DB 22 June 2019

The corrugated iron village hall was erected as a chapel for the Primitive Methodists in 1893. The last service was held in the building in 1933 before its change of use.

Pearl Wheatley, 2012

Former School now the Village Hall.

White's Directory has "Here is a Parochial School, built in 1856, by the late Earl of Yarborough, which is attended by about 45 children".

"The school was closed in May 1968 and the children transferred to Caistor Primary School ... After the school closed the ownership of the building reverted to Lord Yarborough, and in 1969 he sold it to the village for a nominal £150 on condition that it would be returned to him if it could not be maintained as a village hall for twenty-one years"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swallow,_Lincolnshire 

DB 19 October 2024

The present Village Hall in Thimbleby was built as a National School in 1857.

It is built in red brick and has a gabled porch. The schoolmaster's house is attached to the right of the schoolroom.

April 2016

Hall erected to commemorate the coronation of King George V whose coronation was 22 June 1911.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"The Town Hall, in the Market place, was opened in 1913, as a memorial of the coronation of King George V and will seat 1,000 persons"

DB 6 September 2019

Dedication stones either side of the main entrance.

Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein (12 August 1872 - 8 December 1956) was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Marie_Louise_of_Schleswig-Holstein 

DB 6 September 2019

This building has an unusual history. It was built as a school in 1872 and was closed in 1908.

It then served as a chapel of the Roman Catholic Church with the name Our Lady of the Rosary.

Early in the present century it was refurbished as the village hall and heritage centre.

August 2018

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states :-

"Petty Sessions are usually held at Wragby the first thursday in the month at the Police Station, at 11.30 a.m.

The petty sessional division comprises the following places, viz. Apley, Bardney, East & West Barkwith, Benniworth, Bullington, Burgh-on-Bain, Coldstead, Fullnetby, Haton, Goltho, Hainton, Holton with Beckering, Langton, Panton, Rand, Legsby, Ludford Parva, Ludford Magna, Lissington, Newbold, Sotby, Snelling, East & West Torrington, Sixhills, Stainfield, Stainton, Tupholme, Wickenby, South Willingham & Wragby"

Date above the door reads "1855". 

Now a private house. 

8 April 2019 

Wrangle's Post Office is still in the building shown though it has been extended & is also a Costcutters store (as at Nov 23). The tree & lamppost in front have gone. The far end of the original building contains an Indian takeaway.

Unposted postcard by C. Hall, Post Office Stores, Wrangle