Marshall Sons & Co, the Tractor Market Story

Farming has played an important role in Lincolnshire’s economy for centuries. By 1821, nearly 60% of families within the county worked in agriculture in some way and by 1850, the percentage of Lincolnshire’s adult population engaged in agriculture was the third highest in England. Agriculture started with the practice of

Continue reading

Talking THI – Volume 4: Windows

While the shopfronts perhaps have the biggest visual impact on the buildings taking part in the Townscape Heritage Initiative, another large aspect of the scheme has been work to the windows of the properties. When looking to secure the fabric of the building, windows that are water – and draught

Continue reading

30th Anniversary Celebrations

The Gainsborough Heritage Association has been excited to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. Celebrations included a special event for dignitaries and volunteers to enjoy and reminisce on the hard work achieved over many years to build and develop a thriving Heritage Centre. Offering free entry to everyone the Centre

Continue reading
Finished for the day W E Millner 1890

William Edwards Millner – Painter – 1849 to 1895

William Edwards Millner was born in Gainsborough on the 4th of May 1849, he took after his Father and became a very well-accomplished artist, there is not a lot of information about him and most of what is written on the internet and artist sites is often slightly wrong, as

Continue reading

Gainsborough Heritage Association Celebrates its Thirtieth Anniversary!

The Gainsborough and District Heritage Association is celebrating it’s thirtieth anniversary this year. We would like to thank the volunteers who have worked tirelessly during the last 30 years to create a museum for Gainsborough with a fantastic archive, collection and displays of Gainsborough’s heritage. The story began with a four-day

Continue reading