Heritage Archive
(February 2021)

22 February 2021

Route to more prosperity and less congestion

A scheme to develop local highways means that the communities of North and South Hykeham will be better connected to the region and country as life returns to normal in the months to come. By Melanie Burton. Dissected by the main Lincoln to Newark Road and in close proximity to the A46 with its easy Read more…

21 February 2021

Going green on plastic waste

Barbara Young meets the dedicated duo from The Wolds Refillery, which aims to encourage consumers to reduce the use of plastics from household products. Described as a “sustainable lifestyle store on wheels”, The Wolds Refillery is on a mission to reduce consumers’ use of plastic in homes by offering an environmentally-friendly alternative under their mantra: Read more…

1 February 2021

Lincoln’s Medieval Friaries

The wealth and importance of a medieval town could often be judged by the number of friaries that it supported. Lincoln supported five: Greyfriars, Blackfriars, Whitefriars, Austin Friars and for some obscure reason, one known as the Friars of the Sack. The friars represented the latest in a series of movements which brought communal religious Read more…

Where the ash grows

A veteran ash tree at Belton House leads Guy Petheram to consider how the species is both strongly present in our landscape and deeply ingrained in our culture. Just a few yards from the car park a tree stands quietly, anonymous, as visitors arrive nearby and set out into the surrounding parkland. Most won’t give Read more…

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking

7th January 2021: unsettled, squally, bright moments, hail and sleet. By Maxim Griffin Buckle up, bunker down – back in the pillbox mind. School’s shut a day after opening – the Christmas tree still standing. My sons know the drill now – lockdown fast becoming a regular feature of their childhood – six weeks of Read more…

Holly is ready for the next stage

It’s been a tough year for the arts with the majority of live performances cancelled, but for singer/songwriter Holly Humberstone there has been plenty to smile about – especially after she was tipped as one to watch in 2021. Grantham-born Holly placed second in the ten-strong list of artists nominated for the prestigious BBC Sounds Read more…

Artistic talent now on parade

Neil Burton has always been passionate about wildlife and art but as Kate Chapman finds out, it is only more recently that his two great loves have come together – with stunning results. Former Grenadier Guardsman and police officer Neil loved drawing as a child, but his interest in art fell by the wayside when Read more…

Traders’ tokens of Lincolnshire

As Colin Smale continues to move through our county villages alphabetically, he now comes to the letter ‘K’. Only two villages that produced traders’ tokens come into play here: Kirton-in-Lindsey and Kyme (South Kyme). Each village produced only one token, that of Eustace Hooker of Kirton and George Chapman of South Kyme. Eustace Hooker of Read more…

Gainsborough gains ground

Developments in the leisure sector and a scheme to restore historic buildings means the town can be quietly confident going into 2021. By Melanie Burton. Though businesses, the hospitality sector and leisure industry have all been hit hard by the tough restrictions the country has faced in recent months, they have been doing all they Read more…

Blyton Dental brings life to your smile

Set up in 2015 by husband and wife dentists, Dr Arun Thomas and Dr Sharon Jacob, the dedicated team at Blyton Dental, a family-orientated independent practice near Gainsborough, pride themselves on offering excellent customer service combined with affordable, quality dental care. Treatments range from routine dentistry, hygienist services, cosmetic dentistry, teeth straightening with Invisalign, dental Read more…