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SUMMARY:Archives Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Come along to our annual archives open day to find out more about the history of your town.  Our experts will be on hand with original artefacts and will be happy to answer your questions and show you some of our archive material.  It’s always a popular day and we will be very pleased to meet you. \nThere is a small admission charge of £1 – but under 18s are free!
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/archives-open-day
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T193000
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SUMMARY:Ran-tanning and Riding the Stang
DESCRIPTION:Public disapproval used to take a very visible and audible form: “ran – tanning” or “riding the stang” consisted of a crowd gathering outside someone’s house\, banging pots and pans and making as much noise as they could.  The custom has now largely died out\, at least in physical form.  Historian Andrew Walker describes what this noisy penalty used to involve. \nPresented by Dr Andrew Walker. \nEntrance fee £2 for members\, £5 for non members
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/ran-tanning-and-riding-the-stang
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T203000
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SUMMARY:TALK: Torrington's Tour of Lincolnshire\, 1791
DESCRIPTION:John Byng was a sometimes irascible diarist who documented his travels on horseback throughout Great Britain between 1781 and 1794.  His journeys across Lincolnshire include several testy and irritable descriptions of our local towns\, villages and people\, but also some endearing recollections of life in this country over 200 years ago. He later succeeded to the title of Viscount Torrington. \nPresented by Brian Davey. \nAdmission charge £2 members\, £5 non members
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/torringtons-tour-of-lincolnshire-1791
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T193000
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UID:3093-1776281400-1776285000@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:TALK: W K Morton\, Media Baron of Horncastle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRobert Bell presents this fascinating account of Horncastle’s very own media baron. \nEntry is £2 for members and £5 for non members.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/w-k-morton-media-baron-of-horncastle
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T103125Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T103125Z
UID:3104-1779305400-1779309000@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:Society AGM
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URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/society-agm-2
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T084321Z
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SUMMARY:TALK: Williasm Marwood: Cobbler\, Preacher\, Hangman
DESCRIPTION: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.  This account includes some background history about the development and eventual abolition of capital punishment. \nThis talk will link in to our William Marwood exhibition at the Sir Joseph Banks Centre\, which starts on June 25. \nPlease note that due to the subject matter\, the talk may not be suitable for all. \nPresented by Adam Cartwright. \nAdmission charge: members £2\, non members £5
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/marwoods-long-drop
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
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CREATED:20260725T110203Z
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UID:3305-1782381600-1790784000@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:William Marwood: Cobbler\, Preacher\, Hangman - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Running from 25th June to 30th September\,William Marwood: Cobbler\, Preacher\, Hangman tells the story of the man who rose from humble beginnings in the Lincolnshire Wolds to become the most well-known executioner of the Victorian age\, and pioneer of the “long drop” method of hanging\, which he developed here in Lincolnshire. \nThe exhibition explores Marwood’s complex character and the truth behind his reputation. Visitors can also discover more about crime and punishment in Victorian Britain\, and Marwood’s role in some of the most notorious criminal cases that shocked 19th century society. \nDrawing on original research by Society members and material from their Town Archive\, the exhibition places Marwood within the community where he lived. It reveals the roots of a figure who became a household name in Victorian England\, and whose waxwork once graced the Chamber of Horrors at Madame Tussaud’s. \nThe exhibition is open Thursday to Saturday\, 10am–4pm\, from 25 June to 30 September at the Joseph Banks Centre in Horncastle. It is free to visit\, but all donations towards the upkeep of the Society’s Town Archive are warmly received.
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/william-marwood-cobbler-preacher-hangman-exhibition
LOCATION:Joseph Banks Centre\, 7-13 Bridge Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Hangman's Horncastle Tour - Horse Fair Fringe
DESCRIPTION:Join Horncastle History & Heritage Society for a brand new tour exploring the life of one of the town’s most infamous residents\, hangman William Marwood. Part of the Horncastle Horse Fair Fringe Programme. \nMeet 1pm at the Joseph Banks Centre. \nNO NEED TO BOOK – Just turn up! \nDon’t miss our special exhibition William Marwood: Cobbler\, Preacher\, Hangman which is open Thursdays-Saturday until the end of September. Why not pay a visit before the walk?
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/hangmans-horncastle-tour-horse-fair-fringe
LOCATION:Joseph Banks Centre\, 7-13 Bridge Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walk
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UID:3181-1786147200-1786233599@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:Horncastle Horse Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION: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\, in the build up to the ‘Mane Event’ on Saturday 8th August 2026. \nRead the full Horse Fair 2026 Programme. \nThe event takes its inspiration from the town’s ancient summer fair held since at least 1229 at the Feast of St Lawrence. Horncastle’s Horse Fair was said to be the largest fair for horses in the world\, bringing buyers from across Europe and beyond. \n \nHorncastle Horse Fair is produced by Sessions Arts in partnership with the us at Horncastle History & Heritage Society\, the East Lindsey Place Team and a committee of amazing individuals from the local community. \nThis project is supported by: a National Lottery Arts Council Project Grant\, an East Lindsey Investment Fund Grant and the Vital & Viable programme; SO Festival; and Horncastle Town Council. With thanks to St Mary’s Church\, Horncastle Community Centre and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust for hosting! \nFringe Programme\nSATURDAY 1st AUGUST \n\nJoin Lumo Workshop at Splisby’s Super Saturday to make your horse decorations for the Mane Event SPILSBY TOWN CENTRE 10am-3pm\nHorse Fair Community Window Decorating Workshop. Plus free horsey craft/story/pun/poem session HORNCASTLE LIBRARY 10am-12pm\n\nWEDNESDAY S AUGUST \n\nHorse Themed Watercolour Event with Nikki Bennett. Book via email ho****************@*ll.org 10am-12pm HORNCASTLE LIBRARY\n\nTHURSDAY 6 & FRIDAY 7 AUGUST \n\nLumo Workshop Drop-in Creative Sessions. Come along and get creative making horse-themed crafts and props ready for the Mane Event on Saturday 8th August. Suitable for all ages! 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm COMMUNITY CENTRE\n\nTHURSDAY 6 AUGUST \n\nFree Outdoor Sketching Session with Horncastle Art Group. Bring your own art materials. MEET AT ST MARY’S CHURCH from 10am\nHangman’s Horncastle Tour with Horncastle History & Heritage Society. Explore the life of one of Horncastle’s most infamous residents\, the hangman William Marwood. MEET AT JOSEPH BANKS CENTRE 1pm\nLincolnshire Folk Tales with Rory Waterman. An evening of Lincolnshire’s amazing (and bawdy!) folk tales. PEDAL & PAWS 7pm\n\nFRIDAY 7 AUGUST \n\nPedal & Paws Quiz\, with an equine-themed round! PEDAL & PAWS 7-10pm\n\nSATURDAY 8 AUGUST \n\nSpecial Horse Fair QEGS Park Run with a horsey theme and performers from Rhubarb Theatre QUEEN ELIZABETH’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL 9-10am\nDisplay of the artwork created on Sat 1 August HORNCASTLE LIBRARY 9am-1pm\nBikers & Riders Breakfast METHODIST CHURCH HALL QUEEN STREET\n9am-12.30pm
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/horncastle-horse-fair-2026
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260715T073808Z
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UID:3110-1787167800-1787171400@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:TALK: Lincolnshire Links with New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Admission charge £2 members\, £5 non members
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/lincolnshire-links-with-new-zealand
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
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UID:3113-1789587000-1789590600@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:TALK: John Cussons: Horncastle's American Civil War hero
DESCRIPTION:Admission charge £2 members\, £5 non members
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/john-cussons-horncastles-american-civil-war-hero
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Manor House Street\, Horncastle\, Lincolnshire\, LN9 5HF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260226T173230Z
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UID:3116-1792611000-1792614600@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:TALK: Oliver Cromwell was here?
DESCRIPTION:Admission charge £2 members\, £5 non members
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/oliver-cromwell-was-here
LOCATION:Lincolnshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260226T173327Z
CREATED:20251201T104604Z
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UID:3119-1795030200-1795033800@horncastlehistory.co.uk
SUMMARY:TALK: The Sir Joseph Banks Centre building restoration in 2005
DESCRIPTION:Admission charge £2 members\, £5 non members
URL:https://horncastlehistory.co.uk/event/the-sir-joseph-banks-centre-building-restoration-in-2005
LOCATION:Lincolnshire
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