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Join our trip down memory lane

Join our trip down memory lane

Join our trip down memory lane

10 November 2024

Join us for another trip down memory lane and see if you recognise anyone in our photos from the past.


A visit to town by baking royalty and other stories from our archive

A visit to town by baking royalty and other stories from our archive

A visit to town by baking royalty and other stories from our archive

03 November 2024

Join us for another delve into the long and varied archives of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury.


Pine furniture company was set up on old brewery site in 1973

Pine furniture company was set up on old brewery site in 1973

Pine furniture company was set up on old brewery site in 1973

02 November 2024

Walker’s pine furniture company was set up on old brewery site in 1973.


A Disneyland dream - and other stories from our archive

A Disneyland dream - and other stories from our archive

A Disneyland dream - and other stories from our archive

27 October 2024

We take a look at stories from our archive and this week’s photos feature plenty of faces - can you see anyone you know?


Town centre projects recognised with award

Town centre projects recognised with award

Town centre projects recognised with award

20 October 2024

Join us for another delve into our archives and see pictures and news reports from years gone by.


Complaint made to the Journal about the Grantham Gala Committee in 1869

Complaint made to the Journal about the Grantham Gala Committee in 1869

Complaint made to the Journal about the Grantham Gala Committee in 1869

19 October 2024

A man complained to the Journal about the Grantham Gala Committee in 1869.

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Charity founder attends national awards - and other stories from our archive

Charity founder attends national awards - and other stories from our archive

Charity founder attends national awards - and other stories from our archive

13 October 2024

Join us on a trip down memory lane and take a look at photos from our archives - do you see anyone you recognise?


What do you think this month’s mystery item could be?

What do you think this month’s mystery item could be?

What do you think this month’s mystery item could be?

13 October 2024

We thought last month’s teaser from Spalding Gentlemen’s Society’s Cabinet of Curiosities would have you all stumped — but not so!

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School flies the eco-flag - and other stories from our vast archive

School flies the eco-flag - and other stories from our vast archive

School flies the eco-flag - and other stories from our vast archive

06 October 2024

Join us as we take another trip down memory lane in our vast archives.


Stanley menswear was situated at 14a Westgate between the 1960s and the 1980s

Stanley menswear was situated at 14a Westgate between the 1960s and the 1980s

Stanley menswear was situated at 14a Westgate between the 1960s and the 1980s

05 October 2024

Stanley menswear was situated at 14a Westgate between the 1960s and the 1980s.


Latin book returned to library 60 years after it was loaned out

Latin book returned to library 60 years after it was loaned out

Latin book returned to library 60 years after it was loaned out

02 October 2024

A book that travelled the world with a former pupil has been returned to the school’s library 60 years after it first left.


Knitting group aims to create 40,000 hats - and other stories from the archive

Knitting group aims to create 40,000 hats - and other stories from the archive

Knitting group aims to create 40,000 hats - and other stories from the archive

29 September 2024

We take a trip down memory lane.


Butcher grew up in Horse and Jockey pub

Butcher grew up in Horse and Jockey pub

Butcher grew up in Horse and Jockey pub

28 September 2024

Arthur Smith owned the Pork Butcher’s shop on the corner of London Road and Bridge End Road.


More than 1,000 years of history saved for future generations

More than 1,000 years of history saved for future generations

More than 1,000 years of history saved for future generations

28 September 2024

Painted wooden panels believed to date from about 1583 have been saved for future generations.

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Then and now: Garden Shop relocated to town in 1850

Then and now: Garden Shop relocated to town in 1850

Then and now: Garden Shop relocated to town in 1850

22 September 2024

A garden shop relocated to town in 1850.

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A trip down memory lane

A trip down memory lane

A trip down memory lane

21 September 2024

We look back through the newspaper's archive to find interesting stories from years gone by.


Can you guess what this mystery item is?

Can you guess what this mystery item is?

Can you guess what this mystery item is?

15 September 2024

Last month's item from the Spalding Gentlemen's Society museum had you scratching your heads.


Looking back at the royal days of Burghley and some rather natty masks

Looking back at the royal days of Burghley and some rather natty masks

Looking back at the royal days of Burghley and some rather natty masks

15 September 2024

With the help of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Archive Trust, we look back at interesting stories from years gone by…


10,000 sign up for a glimpse into town’s rich (and quirky) history

10,000 sign up for a glimpse into town’s rich (and quirky) history

10,000 sign up for a glimpse into town’s rich (and quirky) history

14 September 2024

Members of the Frank Newbon’s History of Stamford group have uncovered some incredible nuggets from the past.


Ridlingtons sold a range of fine wines

Ridlingtons sold a range of fine wines

Ridlingtons sold a range of fine wines

14 September 2024

A wine merchant was open in town for nearly 20 years.

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