Wilf Rogers outside his saddlers shop in Epworth circa 1910. During this time there were many trades within Epworth. We can see from written sources such as Kelly’s Directory that within the village were farmers, tailors, butchers, coach builders, veterinary surgeons, bricklayers, green grocers and photographers to name but a few. Each village on the…
Join #IoAHC and local author Addy for this Bog Monster workshop. Great activity to learn about Crowle Moors, get creative in writing a poem, draw or construct a bog monster. We would also love to see all your creations, be it written, drawn or constructed. Drop us a picture via Facebook or email https://www.facebook.com/IoAHC [email protected]
Haxey Sundial This sundial can be found in the grounds of St. Nicholas Church in Haxey. It is a Grade II listed monument from the 18th Century with steps from the 20th Century. The pillar is constructed from limestone and ashlar with the lower steps being made from concrete. The dial and gnomon are made…
The horse ferry at West Stockwith on the River Trent c.1900. There were several horse ferries in the villages along the River Trent. They were a means of transporting horses or large and heavy goods across the river. West Stockwith was also joined to East Stockwith with a passenger ferry which continued to operate…
Epworth Magna Carta The de Mowbray family once owned all of the Isle of Axholme as well as other estates across England. They had a Medieval Manor house in Epworth called Vinegarth. It was situated on land next to where St. Andrews Church now stands. It is here that we can find this blue plaque…
The Steam packet ‘Atlanta’ at Owston Ferry, tied up at the landing stage waiting to depart to Gainsborough. Steam packets were popular along the River Trent as they allowed for the transportation of freight as well as trips out. The Gainsborough United Steam Packet Limited ran a steam packet route from Gainsborough to Hull…
Haxey Church St. Nicholas’ Church in Haxey serves the villages of Haxey, Westwoodside, East Lound and Graizelound. Known locally as the ‘Cathedral of the Isle’ as it is the largest church building on the Isle of Axholme. It can seat up to 450 worshippers. Built during the Norman period with many later additions it is…
The Old Smithy at Owston Ferry taken in March 1987. Built in 1859, it was owned by five generations of the Laming family until in 1975 when George Laming retired. He shut the doors leaving everything in situ which helped to preserve it as a time capsule. It is now a museum dedicated to…
Join our Archaeology & Heritage Officer Lucy as she tells you a short history around weaving on the Isle of Axholme and then a demonstration of how to create your own weaving masterpiece
Chestnut House Chestnut House will be familiar to many as a fish and chip shop. However, it is the former home of Victorian photographer Joseph Bottomley. Born in 1830 in Stainland near Halifax he went on to marry Mary Ann Sugden in 1852. He established one of the first photographic studios in Bradford in 1855…