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Aspects of Louth and Locality
Louth Methodist Church, 12 Nichol Hill, Louth, Lincolnshire
Saturday 12 April
Everyone is very welcome to attend this full day event which runs from 9.45am – 4.30pm Admission is £32.00 (£25.00 for SLHA members) and includes a buffet lunch, tea and coffee. Pre-booking is essential. To book please visit www.slha.org.uk or book direct through Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspects-of-louth-and-locality-organised-by-the-slha-tickets-1128160030019
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Aspects of Louth and Locality
If you are interested in the history and heritage of Louth, then you may be interested in joining us for ‘Aspects of Louth and Locality’ a full day event organized by the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology (SLHA) on Saturday 12th April at Louth Methodist Church. The event includes a variety of presentations in addition to a guided visit around St James’s Church.
Louth Navigation is the subject of the first talk, which will explore the history and development of the navigable waterway in the eighteenth century. In addition, the speaker, Stephen Betteridge, will outline the future developments the Louth Navigation Trust has in hand for the future.
Brown’s Panorama is a bird’s eye view of Louth and the surrounding area, framed in the time warp of a busy sunny day. Painted in 1844 from the top of St. James’ Church Spire this contemporary nationally important town panorama is on display in the Louth Town Council Old Courtroom. Richard Keeble from Louth Museum will give a presentation on this fascinating subject.
The day will include a guided visit to St James’s Church which is a short walk from Louth Methodist Church. St James' Church is notable for having one of the tallest spires in the whole of the United Kingdom. The church was the site of the Lincolnshire Rising, starting in October 1536 and led by the vicar, who was hanged, drawn and quartered for his actions. This fine medieval church has much of interest to explore.
Members of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Glyn Arnold and David Gilmour, will give an illustrated presentation on the history and development of the railways in Louth in addition to describing the exciting new developments currently taking place and those planned for the future.
Dr Richard Gurnham of Louth Civic Trust will give a presentation on the intriguing subject ‘The Streets of Louth’, an exploration of the origins of Louth and how its medieval street pattern came into existence.
Tennyson’s connections to Louth
Louth Navigation is the subject of the first talk, which will explore the history and development of the navigable waterway in the eighteenth century. In addition, the speaker, Stephen Betteridge, will outline the future developments the Louth Navigation Trust has in hand for the future.
Brown’s Panorama is a bird’s eye view of Louth and the surrounding area, framed in the time warp of a busy sunny day. Painted in 1844 from the top of St. James’ Church Spire this contemporary nationally important town panorama is on display in the Louth Town Council Old Courtroom. Richard Keeble from Louth Museum will give a presentation on this fascinating subject.
The day will include a guided visit to St James’s Church which is a short walk from Louth Methodist Church. St James' Church is notable for having one of the tallest spires in the whole of the United Kingdom. The church was the site of the Lincolnshire Rising, starting in October 1536 and led by the vicar, who was hanged, drawn and quartered for his actions. This fine medieval church has much of interest to explore.
Members of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Glyn Arnold and David Gilmour, will give an illustrated presentation on the history and development of the railways in Louth in addition to describing the exciting new developments currently taking place and those planned for the future.
Dr Richard Gurnham of Louth Civic Trust will give a presentation on the intriguing subject ‘The Streets of Louth’, an exploration of the origins of Louth and how its medieval street pattern came into existence.
Tennyson’s connections to Louth