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Peter Holland

| 12 May 2026

It is necessary to report the death of Peter Holland in March 2026. Peter was one of Bawtry Heritage Group’s founding members, and a Trustee of the charity. He was a delightful man, and an invaluable member of the Group. He was the author of the history paper on the Pilgrim Fathers which is posted […]

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It is necessary to report the death of Peter Holland in March 2026. Peter was one of Bawtry Heritage Group’s founding members, and a Trustee of the charity. He was a delightful man, and an invaluable member of the Group. He was the author of the history paper on the Pilgrim Fathers which is posted […]

BHG contributions to Bawtry Festival 15th – 28th June 2026

| 12 May 2026

We have an ambitious programme of events during the fortnight, including two talks at the Phoenix Theatre (“Bawtry in the Coaching Era” and “Bawtry Wharf”), two talks at the Library (“The Pupils of Anne Everard” and “Wharf St Residents from the 19th Century”), a “Battle of the Idle Day” which includes a re-enactment of the […]

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We have an ambitious programme of events during the fortnight, including two talks at the Phoenix Theatre (“Bawtry in the Coaching Era” and “Bawtry Wharf”), two talks at the Library (“The Pupils of Anne Everard” and “Wharf St Residents from the 19th Century”), a “Battle of the Idle Day” which includes a re-enactment of the […]

A presentation about Bawtry’s Unmissable Landmark

| 19 March 2026

. The event will begin at 6.30 pm and will be held in the Committee Room at the Town Hall, a space many will remember as the former New Hall. The talk will take a closer look at the church’s distinctive design, its construction, and the role it has played within the community over the […]

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. The event will begin at 6.30 pm and will be held in the Committee Room at the Town Hall, a space many will remember as the former New Hall. The talk will take a closer look at the church’s distinctive design, its construction, and the role it has played within the community over the […]

Mrs Saxton’s Tenants

| 19 March 2026

From the 17th of March 2026, a remarkable collection of letters donated by Kay Ellis will be available to explore at the Heritage Centre within Bawtry Community Library. This carefully preserved archive offers visitors a rare opportunity to step back in time and experience everyday life as it was lived by tenants in Bawtry during […]

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From the 17th of March 2026, a remarkable collection of letters donated by Kay Ellis will be available to explore at the Heritage Centre within Bawtry Community Library. This carefully preserved archive offers visitors a rare opportunity to step back in time and experience everyday life as it was lived by tenants in Bawtry during […]

Anne Everard’s album returns home after 200 years

| 16 February 2026

Bawtry Heritage Group (BHG) has recently acquired a fascinating historical album compiled by Anne Everard, who ran a girls’ boarding school in the town during the 1820s. Anne Everard was also the author of Flowers from Nature, published in 1835, and the album offers a rare and personal glimpse into her life, interests and the […]

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Bawtry Heritage Group (BHG) has recently acquired a fascinating historical album compiled by Anne Everard, who ran a girls’ boarding school in the town during the 1820s. Anne Everard was also the author of Flowers from Nature, published in 1835, and the album offers a rare and personal glimpse into her life, interests and the […]

A presentation about the Origins of Bawtry

| 19 January 2026

At our meeting on Tuesday 10th February (6.30 pm in the Committee Room at the Town Hall – what used to be New Hall) there will be a presentation about the origins of Bawtry. Published histories tell us that Bawtry was created as a “planted town” (i.e. a new, planned town) by the Normans. But […]

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At our meeting on Tuesday 10th February (6.30 pm in the Committee Room at the Town Hall – what used to be New Hall) there will be a presentation about the origins of Bawtry. Published histories tell us that Bawtry was created as a “planted town” (i.e. a new, planned town) by the Normans. But […]

We have made a new exhibition in the Heritage Centre at Bawtry Community Library

| 19 January 2026

We have made a new exhibition in the Heritage Centre at Bawtry Community Library This one’s about “Bawtry’s Unmissable Landmark” – the Methodist Church. It covers the design and construction of the Church, andincludes contemporary documents and artefacts. The exhibition is backed up by a detailed paper written by our member Mick Maguire, which is […]

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We have made a new exhibition in the Heritage Centre at Bawtry Community Library This one’s about “Bawtry’s Unmissable Landmark” – the Methodist Church. It covers the design and construction of the Church, andincludes contemporary documents and artefacts. The exhibition is backed up by a detailed paper written by our member Mick Maguire, which is […]

The Hunt for Roman Bawtry..

| 20 December 2025

Bawtry Heritage Group’s research findings of a potentially significant Roman site just northwest of Martin Grange Farm have made the British Museum’s (Yorkshire Region) Portable Antiquities Scheme website. To learn more click on the link provided below. BHG actively engaged with the PAS, based in Leeds, throughout its year-long project entitled “The Hunt for Roman […]

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Bawtry Heritage Group’s research findings of a potentially significant Roman site just northwest of Martin Grange Farm have made the British Museum’s (Yorkshire Region) Portable Antiquities Scheme website. To learn more click on the link provided below. BHG actively engaged with the PAS, based in Leeds, throughout its year-long project entitled “The Hunt for Roman […]

Presentation to Whiston Heritage Group

| 7 November 2025

On Tuesday 4th November we made a presentation to Whiston Heritage Society about Bawtry’s “planted town” and earlier origins. If you’re a member of a group that would like one of our presentations, just get in touch by email!

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On Tuesday 4th November we made a presentation to Whiston Heritage Society about Bawtry’s “planted town” and earlier origins. If you’re a member of a group that would like one of our presentations, just get in touch by email!

Bawtry Heritage Exhibition

| 5 November 2025

BHG is exhibiting at the Doncaster Local History Fair on Saturday 15th November. We’ll be on the Lower Ground Floor, in the Railway Heritage area.

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BHG is exhibiting at the Doncaster Local History Fair on Saturday 15th November. We’ll be on the Lower Ground Floor, in the Railway Heritage area.