The Great St Leger: 250 Years of a Racing Classic
This is an exhibition at Doncaster Museum, to be held from 1 August to 7 November.
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Autobiography of Doris Christison
Doris, who died in October 2014, was a resident of Bawtry. Her autobiography is now available in the Library Heritage Centre.
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Bawtry Festival events by BHG
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...
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New history paper about RAF Bawtry
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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Events at Doncaster Archives
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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Peter Holland
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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A presentation about Bawtry’s Unmissable Landmark
. 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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Mrs Saxton’s Tenants
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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The Hunt for Roman Bawtry..
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
"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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