William Kirkham Morton was a printer and stationer in Horncastle who went on to found the Horncastle News. The first edition of our local nespaper was printed in 1885. Robert Bell presents this fascinating account of Horncastle's very own media baron. Entry is £2 for members and £5 for non members.
From cobbler to state executioner: hear the extraordinary story of how a local man offered his services to the national justice system in Victorian Britain and Ireland. Convinced that his "long drop" system of execution offered a far more humane method of executing prisoners convicted of capital offences, William Marwood became famous across the country. […]
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Save the date! Horncastle’s community arts and heritage celebration is back for the fourth year this August, with a range of activities and events taking place in the town centre, around the ‘Mane Event’ on Saturday 8th August 2026. The event takes its inspiration from the town's ancient summer fair held since at least 1229 […]
Admission charge £2 members, £5 non members
Admission charge £2 members, £5 non members
