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SUMMARY:Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Christmas party for members is always a fun event.  Features a two course festive meal and a quiz
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/christmas-party
LOCATION:Horncastle Masonic Lodge\, Banks St\, Horncastle\, LN9 5BW
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
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SUMMARY:Stories of Lincolnshire: Heroic\, Tragic and Bizarre - Mick Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join local history author Mick Lake as he shares fascinating stories from Lincolnshire\, including tragic or bizarre events that happened to county folk in days gone by. \nMembers’ admision is £2; non members £5. \nTea and coffee are available for a donation.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/stories-of-lincolnshire-heroic-tragic-and-bizarre
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T132456Z
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SUMMARY:Horncastle in World War II - Ian Marshman
DESCRIPTION:Join Ian Marshman for a talk based on our exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. \nWe’ll look at life during wartime\, from the experience of local men fighting overseas to soldiers stationed in town. \nThe talk will also explore stories from the home front here in Horncastle with evacuees\, air raids\, and rationing. \nMembers admission is £2\, and non-members £5. \nTea\, coffee and biscuits are available for a donation. \n 
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/horncastle-in-ww2-ian-marshman
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250918T124758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T124758Z
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SUMMARY:The Lincolnshire Rising Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join historian Nick Fox to hear more about the Lincolnshire Rising of 1536 – a major challenge to the authority of King Henry VIII.  Find out why the King called us “the most brute and beastly shire” and how matters took a dark turn in Horncastle
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/the-lincolnshire-rising-walk
LOCATION:Joseph Banks Centre\, 7-13 Bridge Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250321T201835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T080131Z
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SUMMARY:Mud and Stud Buildings in Lincolnshire - Jenne Pape
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenne Pape to explore the history of Lincolnshire’s beautiful traditional cottages built using the ‘mud and stud’ technique. \nMembers admission is £2\, and non-members £5. \nTea\, coffee and biscuits are available for a donation.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/mud-and-stud-buildings-in-lincolnshire-jenne-pape
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250901T075121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T075243Z
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SUMMARY:Horncastle's Horrid History - Walk
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday September 13th we will be staging our Horrid History walk around Horncastle\, as part of Heritage Open Days. See and hear about the fascinating history of our town\, as well as some of the key characters that have shaped its development. You”ll also see some of the fine architecture that Horncastle has to offer.Meet with historian Nick Fox at the Joseph Banks Centre\, 7 – 13 Bridge Street\, Horncastle LN9 5HZ. The walk starts at 10am and takes about 90 minutes. There’s no charge for this event.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/horncastles-horrible-history-walk
LOCATION:Joseph Banks Centre\, 7-13 Bridge Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HZ\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250426T142630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T141717Z
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SUMMARY:Horncastle Horse Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 for horses in the world bringing buyers from across Europe and beyond. \nOrganised and run by Sessions Arts in partnership with the Society and local volunteers\, with support from Horncastle Town Council\, ELDC and Arts Council England\, the Horse Fair is a celebration of the town’s heritage and history at the same time as being a wonderful community get-together where new traditions are created! \n \nWith performances\, craft workshops\, talks\, food & drink and even a parade\, it’s a brilliant event that brings the town together. \nDownload a copy of the programme here\, or visit the Horncastle Horse Fair Facebook page or Instagram for the latest updates. \n \n 
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/horncastle-horse-fair-2025
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T120000
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SUMMARY:Horncastle Canal Walk
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Horncastle Horse Fair week. \nPlease note this event starts from the Community Centre\, Manor House Street – not the Joseph Banks Centre
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/horncastle-canal-walk
LOCATION:Lincolnshire
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T120000
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SUMMARY:Victorian Policeman Walk
DESCRIPTION:“Lawless and immoral”: preventing crime and arresting offenders was a huge problem in Victorian Horncastle\, with the tiny police force often stretched to the limit. \nCome on the beat with Adam Cartwright to hear about some of the town’s characters and criminals\, and visit where their offences took place. \nThere is a small charge of £2 for this walk.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/victorian-policeman-walk
LOCATION:Joseph Banks Centre\, 7-13 Bridge Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250321T201805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T080047Z
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SUMMARY:Tales of Horncastle clergy\, murder and scandal - Nick Fox
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMembers admission is £2\, and non-members £5. \nTea\, coffee and biscuits are available for a donation.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/tales-of-horncastle-clergy-murder-and-scandal-nick-fox
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250602T081503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T081526Z
UID:2339-1750500000-1750507200@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:Horncastle's Horrid History Walk
DESCRIPTION:Nick Fox takes us on a tour of Horncastle’s past\, featuring some of the murky episodes from the town’s history and some of the dodgy characters who took part in them.  Not to be missed! \nThere is a small fee of £2 for this walk.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/horncastles-horrid-history-walk
LOCATION:Joseph Banks Centre\, 7-13 Bridge Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250321T201748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T075837Z
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SUMMARY:WW1 Nurse Jean Bemrose from Asterby - Chris Hewis
DESCRIPTION: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 insight into WWI nursing care. \nMembers admission is £2\, and non-members £5. \nTea\, coffee and biscuits are available for a donation.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/ww1-nurse-jean-bemrose-from-asterby-chris-hewis
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250426T124053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T080713Z
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SUMMARY:Horncastle Heritage Trail Part 2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPart 2 includes the Town Centre\, West Street and the Canal. Finishing with refreshments at the Library which is also holding a Lincolnshire Local History Festival. \nIf you’d like to complete the first half of the trail we’ll be holding another guided walk on 24th May\, 10am at the Library. You are welcome to attend one or both walks. \n£2 per adult (kids free)\, please pay cash on the day. \nFor more info on this walk or other activities visit the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival website Horncastle Heritage Trail – Part 2
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/horncastle-heritage-trail-part-2
LOCATION:Horncastle Library\, Wharf Road\, Horncastle\, LN9 5HL
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250426T123400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T080648Z
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SUMMARY:Horncastle Heritage Trail Part 1
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPart 1 includes The Wong\, the Workhouse\, and South Street. Finishing with refreshments at the Library which is also holding a Lincolnshire Local History Festival.\nIf you’d like to complete the second half of the trail we’ll be holding a second guided walk on 31st May 10am at the Library. You are welcome to attend one or both walks. \n£2 per adult (kids free)\, please pay cash on the day. \nFor more info on this walk or other activities visit the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival website Horncastle Heritage Trail – Part 1
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/horncastle-heritage-trail-part-1
LOCATION:Horncastle Library\, Wharf Road\, Horncastle\, LN9 5HL
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250321T201657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T140357Z
UID:876-1747855800-1747861200@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:Society AGM
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting\, which will be followed by tea\, coffee and cake.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/society-agm
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250426T134823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T140314Z
UID:1746-1745661600-1751299200@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:Victory in Horncastle Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Society’s special exhibition exploring stories of how local people celebrated VE Day in 1945 and their experiences of life during wartime. \nThe 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. \nThere will be a mock up Anderson Shelter to see in the Joseph Banks Tribute garden\, and you can also listen to Winston Churchill’s VE Day speech on a vintage radio. \nThere will also be some fascinating stories of wartime childhood to discover in the society’s new book ‘Horncastle At War: Through the eyes of a nine year old boy’ – which is based on the memories of Len Blades.\n\nChildren can enjoy crafts and colouring in at the VE Day kids activity corner. \nOpen Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm. \nSpecial extra opening Bank Holiday Monday 5th May. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/victory-in-horncastle-exhibition
LOCATION:Joseph Banks Centre\, 7-13 Bridge Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20260403T223448
CREATED:20250320T013549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T133227Z
UID:872-1744761600-1744847999@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lincolnshire Folk Songs\, a talk and performance - Nigel Creasey
DESCRIPTION:Lincolnshire Folk Songs\, a talk and performance – Nigel Creasey
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/lincolnshire-folk-songs-a-talk-and-performance-nigel-creasey
LOCATION:Lincolnshire
CATEGORIES:Talk
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