Keith Hirst

In this paper, Mick Maguire describes an investigation we made closely associated with our “Hunt for Roman Bawtry” project. We had received information from a Bawtry resident that identified a possibility that there were Roman remains in his garden. The paper describes how we explored that possibility. We didn’t find anything Roman – but the exercise was […]

In their September 2026 Newsletter, Bawtry Methodist Church has featured a history of the church – “Bawtry’s Unmissable Landmark” – written by BHG member Mick Maguire. The Newsletter includes extracts from the history paper, which can be read in full by going to the “Modern” section of our “History” page. The Newsletter can be read […]

Doris, who died in October 2014, was a resident of Bawtry. Her autobiography is now available in the Library Heritage Centre.

During the Festival, we offered 4 talks, 2 guided walks, and the re-enactment of the Battle of the Idle. There was also a special exhibition in the Library Heritage Centre about the houses of Wharf Street and their inhabitants. All these events were well supported, and we collected almost £200 in donations from supporters. Thank you!

We’ve posted a new history paper, “RAF Bawtry” in the “Bawtry History” part of this site. Bawtry Hall was the headquarters of No. 1 Group RAF Bomber Command, and subsequently No. 1 Group RAF Strike Command. It covers the base’s role in the Second World War, the Cold War and the Falklands War, plus how the […]

The City of Doncaster Archives, on Chequer Rd, Doncaster, will be celebrating May being Local History Month by staging a number of events, which will be advertised on this website:  https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/events/