Temple Belwood Pillars Situated in the graveyard of All Saints Church in Belton are two remains of stone pillars from the Temple Belwood estate. Having been a monastic site it was sold to the Vavasour family after the dissolution of the monasteries. They bankrupted themselves petitioning the king to halt the drainage of the Isle…
In the 14th century Lady de Mowbary is said to have been out riding her horse towards Westwoodside. Her riding hood was blown away by the wind. Thirteen farm workers from a nearby field rushed to help her and chased her hood across the fields. It was finally caught by one of the workers who…
West Butterwick Church The West Butterwick church of St. Mary the Virgin was erected in 1841. It consists of a nave and square tower with a single bell. In 1879 the interior had been refitted by the Reverend D. J. White at a cost of about £160. The churchyard was given to the church in 1875…
Over the years, John Muir’s legacy has motivated thousands to enjoy and take action for wild places across the globe. We can learn from the past to help make a better future. However, for this year’s #JohnMuirDay – centred on Muir’s birthday 21 April – we are excited to explore and celebrate people who inspire and…
Group of primitive Methodists about to leave Keadby for a charabanc outing 1921. The charabanc is a type of horse-drawn vehicle or early motor coach. They would be open top with a folding canvas style hood which was difficult to manoeuvre and offered little protection from the weather. Benched seats were arranged in rows allowing…
Temple Belwood Kitchen gardens Temple Belwood was situated in the village of Belton. A complex history saw pass through several religious orders and families before the Johnson family bought it in the 1600’s. They were responsible for the property being rebuilt and the addition of the east and west wings. The estate is said to…
Follow this easy walking trail around Belton and find out some local history – can you find them all? Download your own copy: Belton History Trail
Here we see a photograph of Frederick William Johnson with his steam engine and threshing set. Frederick Johnson was a farmer in Belton and farmed at Church Farm. The was also the owner of a threshing set which he would take to other farms in the area to thresh corn. Looking in Kelly’s Directory for…
Follow this easy walking trail around Owston Ferry and find out some local history – can you find them all? Download your own copy: Owston Ferry History Trail
Epworth Rio Cinema Here is the former site of the Rio Cinema in Epworth. Located on Queen Street it had one screen and 504 seats. It opened in November 1938 with a performance of ‘No, No Nanette’ by the Epworth Operatic Society. The first film which was shown here was ‘Rosalie’ staring Nelson Eddy and…