SLHA Magazine
LINCOLNSHIRE PAST & PRESENT
Spring 2007
Story of a Community Dig: Branston Sheepwash Uncovered -
Jennifer Jackson
This sheepwash, in the centre of Branston, was managed and maintained by the Washdike Committee under the Parish Council in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was excavated early in 2006 by a community group under the direction of Archaeological Project Services.
The Cow Paddle, Lincoln 1855 –
Dennis Mills
This low-lying grazing land, part of the South Common adjacent to Canwick, became the site of Lincoln’s cemetery in 1856. Contemporary accounts and a large scale map of the area are the primary sources used. Earlier uses of the site are indicated, including possibly soap-making.
From Victorian Lincolnshire to L’Epoque de Worth in Paris –
Albert Schmidt
The story of Charles Frederick Worth, who was born at Bourne in Lincolnshire in 1825 and became a celebrated fashion designer and ‘father of haute couture’.
Short Items
*Chester’s Mill, Woodhall Spa: the photograph in LP&P 66 is identified and the individuals identified.
*Caroline Eliza Derecourt Martyn, 1867-1896: biographical details of a Lincoln woman, who became a leading socialist of her day.
*Lincoln’s lost medieval theatre: evidence put forward for the site of a theatre in Tower gardens, adjacent to the Usher Gallery.
*Cogglesford Mill, Sleaford: the proposed conversion of part of the mill into a shop and café threatens the unique character of this working mill.
*Spalding Gentlemen’s Society: a brief account of the society (founded 1712) which is now to admit lady members.
*Obituary of Les Gostick (1911-2007) local historian and writer.
