The Fabric Place – Gainsborough’s Heritage-Led Regeneration Success Story

The Fabric Place becomes the newest edition to 5-7 Market Place 5-7 Market Place in Gainsborough has acquired a new owner after much needed regeneration thanks to the Townscape Heritage Initiative. The store officially opened Saturday 1 July 2023 and owner Moji Sanni, aged 67, knew this was the place

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The Young Generation gets into Regeneration!

We are proud to announce two pupils from Queen Elizabeth’s High School, have been appointed as Young Heritage Champions The year 10 pupils from Gainsborough will be able to feed into decision making on building projects and planning of events as part of the Townscape Heritage Initiative. Theresa Workman, Townscape

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Gainsborough’s Heritage Skills Festival 2023

Gainsborough’s historic market place is undergoing a transformation to restore the listed buildings, reinstate historic shopfronts and bring back this area’s original charm.  As part of the mission to save local heritage we are hosting a Heritage Skills Festival in September 2023.   We are planning a week of activities headlined

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Illustrated Talk on Improvements to the Historic Heart of Gainsborough

as part of National Libraries Week we are pleased to present Restoring the Historic Heart Join us for an update on Gainsborough’s Townscape Heritage Initiative and its progress with the restoration of buildings in the conservation area of Market Place and Lord Street. We will share some stories and historic

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The Merrye Olde Market – 13th August 2022

Gainsborough’s Townscape Heritage Initiative is delighted to return to you with the Merrye Olde Market, featuring costumed historic stall-holders and vintage sideshows to delight and amuse the whole community. Come along to the Market Place on Saturday 13th August to enjoy the carnival atmosphere and catch all the following amusements

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