Digging for David -- tree-planting honours founder of heritage charity in Louth
A tree-planting ceremony has honoured local historian David Robinson, who founded Louth Civic Trust way back in 1967.
Members of the trust braved the wet weather to plant the oak tree on Westgate Fields in the town.
Mary Abbott, Gill Boldy, Paula French and Ian Trowsdale said the tree was a fitting tribute to David (1927-2017). Also present at the ceremony was Andy Hudson, tree officer for East Lindsey District Council.
A plaque, commemorating pioneer David, will soon be erected at the tree site too.
Louth Civic Trust is an independent local charity encouraging community pride and passion for the preservation of the town’s unique character and heritage.
For more than 50 years, it has been run entirely by volunteers and funded through memberships and donations.
The trust says its mission is “to promote high standards of planning and architecture in Louth, to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Louth, and to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.”