Tales of Horncastle clergy, murder and scandal – Nick Fox
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 […]
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 […]
"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. Come on the beat with […]
Part of the Horncastle Horse Fair week. Please note this event starts from the Community Centre, Manor House Street - not the Joseph Banks Centre
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Members' admision is […]
Our annual Christmas party for members is always a fun event. Features a two course festive meal and a quiz