South Holland Industrial Heritage

Discover South Holland’s proud industrial heritage by exploring Chain Bridge Forge, Moulton Mill and Pinchbeck Engine.

Learn more about what life was like in South Holland in years gone by and how the area’s proud history is shaping its future.

Chain Bridge Forge

Discover the age-old skills of the blacksmith at our working forge.

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Moulton Mill

Moulton Mill is the tallest windmill in the country and after extensive restoration is now a working mill.

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Pinchbeck Engine

The Pinchbeck Engine is a restored beam engine, an impressive reminder of the time when man relied on the power of steam to drain the land

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South Holland Life

Explore our massive archive of photos and documents from days gone by and discover more about South Holland’s fascinating past.

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Innovation

From the past to the future – discover virtual reality and 3D printing at Chain Bridge Forge,

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South Holland Miscellany

Stuart Henderson just started a long term project to author and illustrate a series of articles on South Holland. The information is available on his Facebook South Holland Miscellany) page and will be replicated on this site. Comment on his Facebook page or this...

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Whaplode

Views of Whaplode showing the Ram Inn and Mill. Jane Sismey Roberts writes - My Uncle was landlord of the Ram Inn and bought it from Watney Manns brewery when it closed. He lived in it until mid eighties. There names were Jack Sismsey, his wife Rose and children...