Oh, to see the silver screen again!
A brief history of the cinemas in Gainsborough. When it comes to cinema entertainment the history books suggest that Gainsborough was, like most other towns, well supplied with establishments offering the latest film releases, newsreel showings, and live stage performances. However, since the 1970’s and amid many fond recollections of
War Memories
The Second World War began in Europe on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. Great Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3. The war between the U.S.S.R. and Germany began on June 22, 1941, with the German invasion of the Soviet Union. The article
The Daring Exploits of a Gainsborough Built Machine
At the beginning of the Second World War, Gainsborough’s industrial giants were once again called upon to join the war effort, producing and developing a vast number of products for all of Britain’s armed forces. Gainsborough had a long history and great industrial knowledge in the production of agricultural equipment
Gainsborough Women
Gainsborough is home to the stories of some very special women who were either born or grew up in the town of Gainsborough and worked really hard to develop and progress in their careers through many different eras. Women’s immense contribution to society has often been made invisible throughout history
Gainsborough’s Port and River Memories
Ever since the Middle Ages, the River Trent has been an important channel of communication between the towns of the Midlands ensuring sources of raw materials travel to markets in other parts of the British Isles and overseas. The staple items traditionally carried along the Trent were wool, building stone