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...
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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/
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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"The Spooks of Bawtry's & Little Bawtry's" is a new story in our "Tall Tales & Horrid Histories" paper, posted on our "Bawtry History" page. In reality, it's hardly real history - but it is a bit of fun
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We have made a timeline of Bawtry's history from prehistoric times to the present day. It is available to view on the History page here of this website. It can also be seen in a digital presentation and in hard...
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In collaboration with the BCL (and with grateful thanks to them) the Bawtry Heritage Group is proud to open its new heritage centre in the Bawtry library. Full access is available from the 17th June. The first central exhibition celebrates...
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This is the 4th and final part of our desktop review and covers the Roman fortlet at Scaftworth. A presentation about the conclusions which the review informed will be made during Bawtry Festival Week, on Tuesday 17th June at 7...
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