Visit the Society's special exhibition exploring stories of how local people celebrated VE Day in 1945 and their experiences of life during wartime. The museum will be decorated with handmade flags and bunting, just as the town was during VE Day. The exhibition will feature real wartime artefacts, clothing, traditional toys, food tins and utensils. […]
Members are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting, which will be followed by tea, coffee and cake.
As part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival join a guided tour of the Horncastle Heritage Trail to celebrate the 20 newly installed display boards full of fun facts from the town's rich history. Part 1 includes The Wong, the Workhouse, and South Street. Finishing with refreshments at the Library which is also holding a […]
As part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival join a guided tour of the Horncastle Heritage Trail to celebrate the 20 newly installed display boards full of fun facts from the town's rich history. Part 2 includes the Town Centre, West Street and the Canal. Finishing with refreshments at the Library which is also holding […]
Join Chris Hewis to discover the story of nursing on the front line in WWI France. Jean Bemrose was awarded the Military Medal for her gallantry and devotion to duty during a major air raid on Etaples Hospital in France. Using copies of albums, photographs and memorabilia from her own collection, this is a unique […]
Join Nick Fox to explore the fascinating lives some of Horncastle's local clergy. From 'saints' like Simon Islip who rose to become an Archbishop of Canterbury, to the 'sinners' like James Gibson who found himself imprisoned in Tattershall Castle, and the unfortunate John Rouceby who was cruelly murdered on the lawless Lincoln Heath. Members admission […]
Horncastle’s uplifting community arts event is back for the third year this August, with a range of activities and events taking place in the town centre, around the ‘Mane Event’ on Saturday 9th August. The event takes inspiration from the town's ancient summer fair, the Great August Horse Fair, which was once the largest fair […]
Join Jenne Pape to explore the history of Lincolnshire's beautiful traditional cottages built using the 'mud and stud' technique. Members admission is £2, and non-members £5. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for a donation.
Join Ian Marshman for a talk based on our exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We'll look at life during wartime, from the experience of local men fighting overseas to soldiers stationed in town. The talk will also explore stories from the home front here in Horncastle with evacuees, air raids, and […]
