This is an exhibition at Doncaster Museum, to be held from 1 August to 7 November.

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...

Our research into Anne Everard (see previous post dated 16th February 2026) and the two boarding schools which were on Wharf Street in the 19th century led us to know a lot about that street's houses and their residents. We...

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...

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/    

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....

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 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...

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...