Lincolnshire Libraries Local History Festival

Celebrate the rich local history of our county at the second Lincolnshire Libraries Local History Festival.

This local history festival will travel across the county's vast rural landscapes, covering the Wolds and Coast, the Fens, the Kestevens and the Lincoln Cliff, seeing renowned East Midlands historians present their discoveries in your local Lincolnshire libraries. 
With over 50 events running throughout May, including talks, guided walks, exhibitions and family activities, you'll explore wartime Lincolnshire, discover community memories, and step back into the distant past.

As part of the Festival Mablethorpe Library will be hosting the following events...

‘Washed up on the beach’ – have you ever found something usual, exciting or strange on the beach? If so, bring your treasures to Mablethorpe library on Thursday 7th May 2.30pm -3.30pm and share your story.

Mablethorpe’s history of manufacturing and industry will be the topic of Stuart Crosskill’s talk on Wednesday 13th May at 2.30pm. He will be looking back to a time when brick production and the gasworks were at the centre of the town’s industry and when the railway transported people to Mablethorpe for their holidays. Come along and share your memories.

If you’ve ever wanted to explore the town council chamber and find out more about their role within the community, then join one of Helen’s tours on either Thursday 21st May or Thursday 28th May at 10.30am. There will also be a chance to ask questions and view the mayoral regalia and trophies.

All events will include refreshments.

Nicola Rogers, partnership manager at Lincolnshire Libraries said: “After the success of our first festival last year, we wanted to again mark Local and Community Month and celebrate our county’s rich heritage. We’re delighted to be able to invite so many well-known speakers and groups into our libraries to share their knowledge and research as well as highlighting the fascinating local studies collections held in our libraries.”

Visit the Lincolnshire Libraries Local History Festival webpage Lincolnshire Local History Festival | What's On Lincolnshire  for full details of what’s on at a library near you, or pick up a Festival guide at Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Horncastle, Lincoln Central, Long Sutton, Louth, Mablethorpe, Market Rasen, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford or Woodhall Spa Library.

Lincolnshire Libraries, operated by GLL, the not-for-profit social enterprise, on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council, runs core and mobile libraries across the county as well as supporting 34 community hubs.