The Toll Gate Murders
We've added another gruesome tale - a true one - to the collection in "Tall Tales and Horrid Histories", which can be found on our "History" page, in its own section. This one is titled "The Toll Gate Murders".
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Garden Archaeology
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...
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Bawtry’s “Unmissable Landmark” – the Methodist Church
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...
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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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