History & Heritage in Lincolnshire
The parish church in Greetwell is a Grade II listed, 11th century limestone building. Both the west tower and the font date from the 13th century. The church underwent restoration during the 1800s. There are two ashlar monuments to Richard Lely, who passed in 1734 and Anna Lely...
Blackstones Football Club is based in Stamford off Lincoln Road. Currently members of the United Counties League Division One they play in Lincoln green (Lister Blackstone had Brunswick Green engines) and black shirts with black shorts. Formed as the works team of Blackstone & Co, the club won...
Humber Bridge, Barton-upon-Humber
One of the longest single-span suspension bridges in the world bridging the Humber Estuary from Barton-upon-Humber to Hessle
The porch and western tower carry 6 bells. The tower was restored in 1857 and there is also some 17th and 19th century restoration work.
Known as the White Wolves, Louth Town play in the Lincolnshire League, whilst their reserve and academy teams play in the East Lincs Combination League. Established in 2007, following the demise of Louth United, they played in the Central Midlands League until promotion in 2010 to the Northern Co...
Originally a country residence but over time it was gradually surrounded by the growing town of Grantham. Dating from 1380 and reportedly subject to a number of hauntings, most of the building seen today dates from the 16th - 18th centuries.Both Princess Margaret, the daughter of Henry VII and Cardi...
Harrowby United were established in 1949 and are known as the Arrows. In 2009 they changed to Grantham Rangers but have since reformed under their original name. They play in the United Counties League Premier Division at the Environcom Stadium, Grantham. In the late 1960s, Harrowby moved from...
The gothic-style church stands in the village of Haconby, in the district of South Kesteven on the western edge of the Fens. It features nave arcades and a tower dating from the 13th century. The priest's doorway may be of the 12th century though this is not established. The Domesday...
North Scarle Miniature Railway, Lincoln
The North Scarle miniature railway is the home of the Lincoln and District Model Engineering Society and is a five and seven and a quarter inch dual gauge ground level track.There are raised steaming bays for small locomotives and ground level bays for larger ones, a turntable and a hydraulic lift f...
Boston United, based in Boston, currently reside outside the Football League. Founded in 1933, as a successor to a club called Boston, they are known as The Pilgrims - in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from England and sailed to North America and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The...
Spalding is a market town on the River Welland, in the South Holland district of county.The red brick Victorian Church of Saint Paul was built during the late 19th century, designed by the eminent architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott, who designed a multitude of churches during the latter part of the...
Type 22 World War 2 Pillbox, Frieston
During the Second World War, defences were constructed around Freiston Shore as part of the anti-invasion defences when Britain stood alone against Germany. A number of pillboxes, gun emplacements and coastal lights were constructed and the remains of these fortifications can be seen and explored...
Heckington Eight Sailed Windmill, Heckington
A magnificent windmill and so much more. Here's what you will find when you visit! A window into the life of a Victorian miller and his family whose lives were interwined with the windmill in their back garden. A microbrewery uniquely using malt ground at the mill to produce award wining beer....
St Gilbert's Church, Brothertoft
Dedicated to St Gilbert of Sempringham, the church was part of the chapelry of Kirton in the early 19th century and was owned by the Lord of the Manor. The building was rebuilt during the early part of the 19th century and named in honour of St Gilbert in 1922. Today the church is open and servic...