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‘Delight’ as hundreds enjoy Grantham’s historical sites as part of Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days




There was “delight” as hundreds of people gathered to explore sites of historical significance in Grantham over the weekend.

A range of venues in the town and surrounding villages were opened over the weekend as part of Lincolnshire Heritage Week.

Among those places open to the public in Grantham were St Wulfram’s Church and its Trigge Library, the hidden cemetery on Manthorpe Road and Grantham House.

The 'Artisan Brocante' at Grantham House.
The 'Artisan Brocante' at Grantham House.

Grantham House also hosted an ‘Artisan Brocante’, a type of outdoor market, on Saturday, which featured a number of stalls.

John Manterfield, chairman of Grantham Civic Society, said: 'We were absolutely delighted with the response to Heritage Open Days in 2023.

“Despite the hot and humid weather, over 750 visitors were recorded across the three sites at St Wulfram's Church, the hidden graveyard on Manthorpe Road and the gardens of Grantham House.

Geoff Thompson and Alan Newton in the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.
Geoff Thompson and Alan Newton in the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.

“We had much positive feedback from visitors in person and on social media.

“In St Wulfram's church, the Francis Trigge Chained Library was especially popular with a range of visitors from Grantham, elsewhere in Lincolnshire and as far as Oxford.

“Other families climbed up the tower visited the ringing chamber and tried ringing the bells. Much fun was had by all.”

Father Clay Roundtree and Mel Brown at Grantham House.
Father Clay Roundtree and Mel Brown at Grantham House.

Still to come this week are tours of Grantham Cemetery, in Harrowby Road, which go through the graves of those who contributed to the town’s history, including a victim of the Grantham railway crash in 1906.

These 90-minute sessions take place at 3.30pm on Friday, September 15, and at 9.45am and 11.15am on Saturday, September 16.

They must be pre-booked by contacting John Manterfield on 01476 565782 or jbmanterfield1955@gmail.com

Carol Gumbley in Finkin Street Church.
Carol Gumbley in Finkin Street Church.
Jean Breckenridge in Finkin Street Church.
Jean Breckenridge in Finkin Street Church.
Chris Watkin in the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.
Chris Watkin in the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.
Jean Ridsdale at Finkin Street Church.
Jean Ridsdale at Finkin Street Church.
Melvin Dobbs in the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.
Melvin Dobbs in the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.
Inside Finkin Street Church.
Inside Finkin Street Church.
Inside Finkin Street Church.
Inside Finkin Street Church.
Inside Finkin Street Church.
Inside Finkin Street Church.
Lucy Alcorn at Grantham House.
Lucy Alcorn at Grantham House.
Linda Daniel, Fiona Robbins and Carole Troops in St Wulfram's.
Linda Daniel, Fiona Robbins and Carole Troops in St Wulfram's.
Grantham House.
Grantham House.
John Manterfield and Elizabeth Thurlow-Hazlewood in St Wulfram's.
John Manterfield and Elizabeth Thurlow-Hazlewood in St Wulfram's.
Lew Paterson in St Wulfram's.
Lew Paterson in St Wulfram's.
Barbara Manterfield in St Wulfram's.
Barbara Manterfield in St Wulfram's.
Inside the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.
Inside the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.
Jane Peacock at Grantham House.
Jane Peacock at Grantham House.
Grantham House.
Grantham House.
Nick Daperis in St Wulfram's.
Nick Daperis in St Wulfram's.
Val York in St Wulfram's.
Val York in St Wulfram's.
St Wulfram's Church was open.
St Wulfram's Church was open.
The chained library in St Wulfram's.
The chained library in St Wulfram's.
Daisey Domanski at Grantham House.
Daisey Domanski at Grantham House.
Inside the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.
Inside the Freemasons Hall in Grantham.
Inside St Wulfram's Church.
Inside St Wulfram's Church.
Caroline Edens at Grantham House.
Caroline Edens at Grantham House.
Steph Hughes at Grantham House.
Steph Hughes at Grantham House.

Guided walks of Bellmount Tower will leave from Londonthorpe Woods car park on Sunday, September 17, between 10am and 2pm.



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