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BBC News
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Lincoln's past brought to life as history festival returns
A festival celebrating the historic city of Lincoln is to return for a second said the Lincoln Festival of History would bring the city's rich past to life in "a thrilling celebration of heritage".The three-day festival is to take place between 3 and 5 May and will include re-enactments, hands-on activities, and displays including medieval knights, Viking warriors, Roman soldiers and classic Cawrey, executive councillor for culture at Lincolnshire County Council, said the event in 2024 had been a success and she was looking forward to seeing it "return bigger and better this May". Many of Lincoln's most iconic landmarks will host historical experiences. Lincoln Castle will stage Victorian period re-enactments while visitors to the cathedral will be able to meet the Lincoln Longwool Sheep and delve into the city's agricultural past. On 3 May, a classic car show of vintage vehicles is to be hosted in City Square by Lincs Louth Motor Club. Organisers said there would also be live demonstrations of ancient crafts such as blacksmithing, tile-making, and weaving in Castle Museum of Lincolnshire Life is to uncover Victorian history through interactive exhibits and living history displays including a Victorian schoolroom, kitchen, and living quarters. Joshua Wells, a councillor at City of Lincoln Council, said: "Events like the Festival of History not only celebrate Lincoln's incredible heritage but also play a vital role in boosting our local economy."By attracting visitors from near and far, we're supporting our independent businesses, creating opportunities for traders, and ensuring that Lincoln's cultural assets remain accessible and thriving for everyone."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
18-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Lincoln Museum improvement plans to be discussed
Improvements to Lincoln Museum are due to be discussed at a meeting next week. The work, to improve the public exhibition space and better display artefacts, would take place from July 2025 to January 2026 if approved by Lincolnshire County free museum in Danes Terrace, formerly known as The Collection, displays Lincolnshire's history from the Stone Age through the Roman, Saxon and Viking eras.A council report said the improvements would help "showcase and rotate the rich history of Lincolnshire through its treasures". The report added: "The approach to the design ensures longevity and flexibility to the exhibition spaces within Lincoln Museum."The plans include new zones and trails, along with interactive digital public engagement area, which has previously hosted artwork and interactive exhibits, will become an exhibition space that is available for event report said the work would help increase revenue which would be invested back into cultural services, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Work is already under way to update the cafe, toilets and IT systems in the Lindsey Cawrey, executive councillor for culture, previously said it would be "the biggest update to Lincoln Museum since we opened in 2005".She said: "It will let us continue to give you the warm welcome our visitors expect and put on the exciting exhibitions and events we are known for. "In order to continue to attract new visitors to the museum, and to the city, we need to rethink how we tell Lincolnshire's story."The report will be discussed at a council committee meeting on 25 February, before going to the council leader and Cawrey for final approval next to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
