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...

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,...

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...

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...