Lincoln Festival of History: Victorian Zone
Join the museum as they explore the region’s contributions to Victorian society, celebrate our shared identity and encourage a deeper appreciation for our historical achievements as part of the Lincoln Festival of History.
On Saturday 4 May, a cast of curious characters will bring the museum to life:
In the kitchen, meet the maid, catch a whiff of historical recipes and be baffled by the unusual kitchen implements she uses daily.
The stern gaze of Mr Liberty, the School Master, awaits you in the Victorian schoolroom.
Witness the clattering of a 1857 printing press as Mr Black stamps out his stories.
Meet Mystic Maxine, the resident Victorian physic, a popular Victorian pastime.
In the pharmacy, Mrs Cheshire will be blending traditional remedies and explaining emerging scientific advancements, reflecting the era’s evolving understanding of medicine and healthcare.
The Victorian solider in his meticulous uniform will highlight Lincolnshire's heroic military past.
All the above will be underscored and enhanced by the haunting melodies of the Victorian harmonium street musician.
The excitement continues on Sunday and Monday, when visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences, captivating demonstrations, and a chance to delve into Lincolnshire's rich history. Don't miss this unique opportunity to journey through time and make memories with your family.
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Baby Facilities
Gift Shop
Groups Welcome
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more information
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Burton Road
Lincoln
LN1 3LY
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife
Email: lincolnshirelife_museum@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01522 782 040
More About The Venue
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Women in Airforce Blue – Exhibition at Cranwell Aviation Heritage
Women at War, Exhibition at IBCC
Treasury Exhibition: Flowers in Art at Burghley House
Old Bolingbroke Through our Eyes & Imaginations
Visit Doddington Hall & Gardens
A Remembrance Tribute – Knitted and Crocheted Poppies
Where Five Roads Meet at Wragby Museum
Yoga in the White Space Garden
Toy Collectors Fair at Lincolnshire Showground
Uncle Henry’s Summer Maize Maze
Bandstand Kirtan Meditation at Lincoln Arboretum
Stourton Woods Mini Farmers Markets
Beastly Boring Tours at Burghley House
Oompah Palooza at Tattershall Lakes Country Park
Tubeless Bike Maintenance Class at Giant Lincoln
Harvest Home and the Farming Year
Music Night with Luke James Williams
Holes at Terry O’Toole Theatre
Tattershall Castle Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days at Gunby Hall
Victorian Blacksmith Demonstration
Heritage Open Days: Rebuild The Town Hall!
Stourton Woods Food & Drink Fayre
Heritage Open Days at Gainsborough Old Hall
Pleasurable Painting Exhibition
IBCC Lecture and Supper Series – Tiger Force
Madness Tribute Night at The Barn Hotel
The Season Finale Motorhome & Caravan Show
Novelty Unsurpassed! Posters and Playbills from the Phillips Collection
Oxcombe Art & Ceramics Exhibition
Heritage Open Day – Winterton’s Amazing Architecture
Princesses and Unicorns at Rand Farm
Autumn Makers Market & Open Gardens
Wedding Fair & Wedding Car Boot at Walled Garden Baumber
Murder Mystery – Runaway Bride
Still Life Art Workshop at Burghley
The Princess Proms at Lincoln Cathedral
Murder Mystery – Secrets & Betrayal
Creative Wall Hanging Workshops with Lamorna Thomas
The Ropewalk Open Studios Weekend
Harvest Festival Afternoon Tea at Aubourn Estate
31 Days of Halloween at Away Resorts
PYO Pumpkins at Doddington Hall
PYO Pumpkins at Tattershall Farm Park
1940’s Open House at Harlaxton Manor
Yorkshire Buses Weekend at The Trolleybus Museum
Murder Mystery – Catch Me If You Dare
IBCC Lecture and Supper Series: The Battle of Britain: Dowding vs Bader vs Luftwaffe
Music Night with Elizabeth & Jameson
Waddingworth Pick your own Pumpkins
Vintage Flea Market at Walled Garden Baumber
An Evening of Ghost Stories by M.R.James at Tattershall Castle
Murder Mystery – Who’s the Daddy?
Pumpkin Festival at Pink Pig Farm
Elsham Hall Halloween Animal Encounter
Halloween Haunted Hall at Gunby Hall
Spooktacular Halloween Fun at Sleaford Market Place!
Halloween Ghost Train at Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Normanby Halloween Spooktacular
Murder Mystery Evening – Reunion With Death
Murder Mystery – Reunion With Death
Woodland Wilderness Skills at Doddington Hall
Halloween Woodland ‘Brush’ Craft at Doddington Hall
Autumn Adventure at Doddington Hall
Nocturnal Nature at Doddington Hall
Colours Of Nature at Doddington Hall
Open Water Halloween Night Swim
Brilliant Birds at Doddington Hall
Waters’ Edge Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Twilight Trolleys at The Trolleybus Museum
IBCC Lecture & Supper Series – To Force the Enemy Off the Sea
Winterfest at Tattershall Lakes
Waters’ Edge Christmas Pop up Shop
Christmas Craft Fair at Walled Garden Baumber
Music Night with The Rye Sisters
Murder Mystery – Kill Me Pretty
Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight
Wedding Fair at The Lincoln Hotel
Big Craft Event at Lincolnshire Showground
The Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm
Food & Drink Fayre at Walled Garden Baumber
Lincoln Christmas Lights Switch On
Murder Mystery – Murder at Blood Moon Manor
Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair at Lincolnshire Showground
Wreath Making Workshop at Downtown Grantham
Christmas Tribute Party Night – Pure Barlow
Normanby Hall Christmas Market
Festive Afternoon Tea at Aubourn Estate
Christmas Tribute Party Night – Abba The Girls
Festive Wreath Workshop and Afternoon Tea
Christmas Tribute Party Night – Whitney & Diana Ross
Festive Makers Market at Lincolnshire Showground
Christmas Tribute Party Night – Christmas Kylie
Christmas Tribute Party Night – Cher
Murder Mystery – God Rest ye Merry Murderers
Winterlight at Sleaford Market Place
Christmas Tribute Party Night – Madonna & Lady Gaga
Murder Mystery – Auld Sang Slay
Christmas Tribute Party Night – Elton John
things to do in the area
International Bomber Command Centre
Lincoln Visitor Information Centre
Bardney Woods & Wetlands Birdwatching
Lincoln & Witham Landscape Recovery
Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace
The Authentic Bierkeller Lincoln
Whisby Nature Park Birdwatching
Woodhall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve
Catkin Flowers Nature Connectedness Workshops
Giant Lincoln Bike Shop at Doddington Hall
Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum