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
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
The Epic of Melrose Road 1940
Reported in the Gainsborough News on the 8th March 1940 was the story of how the worst damage in the Gainsborough Floods of that year were sustained by the residents of Melrose Road, North Marsh Road and Mowbray Street, a low lying district within the town which was built on the old flood
The Great Gainsborough Treasure Hunt – First Winner Announced!
We have been overwhelmed with the response to the summer challenge, which is aimed at engaging people in the history of Gainsborough. The Great Gainsborough Treasure Hunt has been phenomenally successful with over 2000 free booklets collected during the first month. It is a delight to see so many people
The Great Gainsborough Treasure Hunt!
The Great Gainsborough Treasure Hunt An exciting new treasure hunt activity is about to begin for the Summer of 2022 in Gainsborough. The colourful Treasure Hunt booklet is available to collect free of charge from Gainsborough Library and Wilko in Marshall’s Yard from this Saturday! The Treasure Hunt is based