Located in the countryside of Nottinghamshire, Thurgarton is a small village with a population of 412 people. This pleasant village is filled with an old world charm, thanks to the small cottages, the parish church and other historical structures. This place is known to have been a destination of pilgrimage as people would come to visit and homage to Walter Hilton, a Christian prelate.
Located within University of Lincoln, this is a hub of arts with a huge variety of performing arts shows. Plays, comedies and dances are awaiting to please your five senses. For ticketing information, please call +44 844 888 4414.
Located in the center of the town and in the midst of a bustling tourist area, St Mary Magdalene church is a place where you can find peace and calmness amidst all the bustling of the streets. This church was built somewhere around 1280 and though there have been many restorations since its origins, some of medieval elements have always remained. On element that stands out from the medieval times is an old bell dating back to 1350, which is still used quite often and is in such good condition.
The ancient Stow Minster of Minster Church of St Mary is located in the Stow in Lindsey region. The church can be dated back to the 7th century however it is noted that the site housed a much more older church before this. Built in the Perpendicular and Decorated style of architecture, the church is beautifully crafted with stone. The churchyard houses graves of war veterans. The church has been preserved aggressively given the stature and significance. A designated site of English heritage, the church offers many engaging programs and services. Check website for information.
Jew's Court is a quaint solemn-looking synagogue, with its inception dating back to the year 1150. At present, a lot of efforts are being undertaken to preserve this Grade I listed structure, owing chiefly to the fact that it happens to be the only standing medieval synagogue in England. The synagogue is currently owned and managed by Jews’ Court Trust.
The Diamond Jubilee Town Hall was built in 1897 on the spot in the marketplace where Greyhound Inn used to be, with material recovered from an old Court and Correction Facility. Built in Palladian style the building was recently renovated extensively. Apart from the Upper Hall and the Lower Hall, there is a Heritage Room which displays historic artifacts about the town. There are also two meeting rooms available for smaller groups. The small walled courtyard on one side is ideal for wedding photographs.
Dating back to the 14th Century, St Helen's Church in Kneeton was partly reconstructed and restored between the years 1879 and 1890 by Ewan Christian. Today, St Helen's Church is an outstanding landmark and is maintained wonderfully. The porch, nave and the chancel underwent restoration in the year 1879. In the year 2000, the clock was built to celebrate the new century and in 2001, a new addition was made to the existing three treble bells of St Helen's Church. English Heritage has marked St Helen's Church as a Grade II listed structure.
St. Leonard's Church is a beautiful parish church located in the scenic surroundings of Newark on Trent. The church was originally built by the architect Evans and Jolly Nottingham in the year 1873, and the building was later replaced in 1978 by the design of the architect Gordon Smith. The church is a part of Diocese Southwell and Nottingham.
All Saints' Church features two aisles dating back to the 13th Century, a nave, chancel and a 15th-century west tower. The altar rails of the church building date back to the early years of the 17th Century. The church tower is done in Perpendicular era architectural style and is built with ashlar. The chancel of All Saint's Church is riveting and so is the window construction. The windows feature outlandish geometrical patterns and forms even though the church building otherwise remains Gothic in its architectural style. All Saints's Church also has beautiful poppy head sculpting seen on bench edges, dating back to the 15th Century. All Saints' Church is marked as a Grade I listed structure.
The building housing Dogdyke Engine dates back to the year 1856. In this year, a beam engine of rotative type was constructed for replacing the engines of windmill style and also for draining land found between Witham and Bain rivers. Steam engine is now under the aegis of the preservation trust. The preservation trust opines that the steam engine found at the Dogdyke Engine's site is the earliest drainage engine still in operation. The building is marked as a Grade II listed edifice. On Open Days, the Dogdyke Engine can be visited between 1.30p and 4.30p.
A magnificent old church with a tall tower, the All Saint's Church stands in the village of Harby in Nottinghamshire. This beautiful sanctuary was granted a chapel by King Edward I in the year 1294. After being in a dilapidated state, a new building was constructed was constructed by artist John Thomas Lee in 1874. The new structure made use of the parts of the old church and it was consecrated on August 2, 1877. In the beautiful neighborhood of Harby, this heritage church stands out with it's unusual, long tower. The churchyard contains a memorial with the names of twelve brave soldiers who lost their lives in war.