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20th Nov, 2018
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30th Aug, 2018
This map enables you to view how the region has changed through the ages. From the two dropdown menus you can select the type of item you wish to view, and the time periods you are interested in. If you get lost the reset button will remove all selections. Clicking...
27th Aug, 2018
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7th Aug, 2018
It’s common in South Holland to see fields bordered by drainage ditches and rivers with embankments on each side to protect the surrounding farmland. Early drainage schemes, dug manually, suffered constant delays over centuries due to political and legal...
28th Nov, 2014
1800′s – Building is purpose built as a Blacksmith’s workshop 1826 – White’s Directory shows Francis South was Blacksmith at this time 1850 – 1860 – Accounts show the Blacksmith was servicing the boats at Spalding Port 1899 – The Dodd Family take...
23rd Dec, 2013
History The purpose of the timeline is record notable dates in history for South Holland and its people. It will also link to resources held within this website and where possible external resources. In the Domesday Book Survey of 1086, Earl Algar and Ivo Talbois held...
15th Oct, 2018
Today we had an excellent meeting with the Historic Environment team at LCC. We discussed digital mapping and gave a demonstration of VR. They are developing their solution around a product called Arches. look at Lincoln offering It’s open source software and we will...
26th Aug, 2018
The old map believed to be a reconstruction of a map of 1307 has overlaid on today’s map. Interesting how today’s road follow the ancient tracks across the marsh. Read more about the 1307 Map and drainage by clicking HERE
10th Jul, 2018
Genealogy Explore and discover the history of the people who lived and worked in South Holland. Explore South Holland’s people and places People Ayscoughfee Photo Collection View Details Places Ayscoughfee Photo Collection View Details Transport Ayscoughfee...
