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
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
Lea Road Public Swimming Pool and Baths
As early as 1875, the question of building baths at Gainsborough was being brought up at meetings of the local Board of Health when it was suggested that a piece of land on Lea Road near the Waterworks be obtained for such a purpose. But it wasn’t until 1881 that
The Life and Times of Thomas Miller: The Basket Maker Poet
Thomas Miller, celebrated as the Basket Maker Poet, holds an esteemed place among self-taught Victorian authors. His life story is a poignant narrative of overcoming adversity and achieving literary distinction. Born on August 31, 1807, in Sailor’s Alley, Gainsborough, situated on the banks of the river Trent, Miller’s early life
Marshall Engineering Drawing Collection Project
As some of you may already know the Gainsborough Heritage Centre houses one of the largest collections of original Marshall engineering drawings in the country. For almost as long as we have owned this collection, we have been supplying copies of these engineering drawings to enthusiasts around the globe to