South Kesteven
Properties and events in South Kesteven
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A Walk and Talk. Let's Go Shopping on the High Street in Stamford in 1914
A Walk and Talk starting at Stamford Library. Learn about shopping on the High Street in 1914. Supported by the Stamford Local History Society.
A Walking Tour of 19th Century Bourne
Join us for a pleasant and informative Sunday afternoon stroll around 19th Century Bourne.
Belton Community Festival
Belton’s Community Festival is back! Taking place during our Heritage Open Weekend come and explore the best of the local community for free. With live music all day, the best of local crafts and producers on offer and a host of activities for all.
Celebrating England's Finest Parish Church
St Wulfram's has, according to Jenkins, England's finest steeple, majestic to behold. Visit the crypt, tower & chained library. Marvel at newly-conserved monuments & meet congregation members in this busy church. Bookstall & activities available.
Dry Pub Crawl around the Centre of Stamford
Discover where you used to get a pint in the centre of Stamford.
Educating Isaac -visiting the Old Tudor Grammar School attended by Isaac Newton and many others
The Old Grammar School was attended by Newton, Lord Burleigh, poet Colley Cibber & Albert Ball VC. Explore the building which dates from c1530 and see school memorabilia and the names of former boys carved into the window sills and jambs.
Exploring the on-line British Newspaper Archive
Discover how to access over 92 million pages of newspaper articles dating back to the 1700s, using the computers in Stamford Library.
Family Tree Workshop supported by Stamford Local History Society
Get started on your family history project, using the FREE on-line resources at Stamford Library. Sessions are led by the Stamford Local History Society.
Fashion Insights Symposium Charles Frederick Worth the Architect of Modern Fashion
A series of 3 talks exploring the legacy of Charles Frederick Worth and his incredible effect on the fashion industry from the Victorian times up to the present day.
Grantham House
Open for the first time this year to the public, Grantham House is a treasure nestled within the heart of Grantham. Join us this Heritage Open Day for some special tours to learn more about this fascinating historic house in the heart of Grantham.
Grantham Museum End of Summer Festival
We will be opening on Sunday 21st September for an End of Summer Festival, bringing local businesses together to celebrate our incredible community. Grantham Museum aims to educate and inspire, with family-friendly activities and music.
Grave Designs at Grantham's Hidden Burial Ground
Grantham's overflow burial ground was used between 1812-1857. This is an evocative space & wildlife haven. Engage with the stories of former residents through their artistic headstones. Family historians will be on hand to help with queries.
Medieval Sokemen Living History Group
Immerse yourself in a Recreation of life in the late medieval period.
Rebuild the Town Hall!
We need help rebuilding the town hall building! A junk modelling workshop for age 8+
Screen show - Shopping in Stamford in the 1980s
On the screen in Discover Stamford - images of Stamford shops in the late 1980s.
St Andrew's Open Day
Come and visit St Andrews, Boothby Pagnell. Norman Church with later Victorian Restoration. Discover this beautiful church.
Stamford Corn Exchange
Stamford Corn Exchange was constructed in 1859. A serious fire in 1926 gutted the building, this was then restored by the Corn Exchange Company. 1999 lease taken over by Corn Exchange Theatre Company and totally restored as a working theatre.
Stamford School Chapel
A tour around the Stamford Schools’ historic Chapel, with 800 years of history under one roof.
The House of Worth in Bourne - 200 years Anniversary Preparation
Learn about the 200 year anniversary. “The House of Worth” was the very first fashion brand and a huge success, dressing European royalty (including Queen Victoria) and rich ladies from across the world in spectacular and very expensive clothes.
Visit Mannakin Hall
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Mannakin Hall, once the dining quarters for American soldiers during World War II. Today, it stands as a testament to art and history, housing over 15,000 mannequins that have graced TV sets and music videos.