Lingard's Tours

Name: Lingard's Tours
Address: Grimsby, DN311EP, GB
Telephone: +447788865191
Price range: ££
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Lingard's Tours leading guided history walks and delivering history talks around northern Lincolnshire. These walks are based on the book.
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Lingard's Tours taking you on a journey of discovering more about the history of Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Healing, and villages within North East Lincolnshire. These are gentle guided walks where you can learn more about the history of a place, the people that lived there and about the architecture of the buildings. Emma started her love for walking when leading guided history walks as part of the Li

ncolnshire Wolds Walking Festival over 10 years ago. Her background as a former journalist and broadcaster gives her the flair for presenting and leading these walks and talks, as well as her keen passion for history and anecdotal stories about places. The book Grimsby Streets was published by Pen & Sword in July 2017.

18/06/2024

The Haven was one of the good reasons to settle in Grimsby. On my tours this Saturday for I will share some of the many industries that were carried out in this area of town and how the waterway played an important role. It was also a source of frustration for many. Come join me on this stroll back in time exploring Grimsby’s water connection. Book tickets via the website.

08/06/2024

Come join me for a new talk on the history of Barnoldby-le-Beck. Did you know this was where the spectral Grim was sighted? Or that Parliament's first French MP lived here? You might find out more about this village in this one off talk to raise funds for St Helen's Church.
The talk takes place in the Grade I listed church on Thursday 11 July.
Tickets cost £5 and include refreshments. Book here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-st-helens-church-barnoldby/discover-barnoldby/e-qlqaav

07/06/2024

Join me at this year's Festival of the Sea, when I'll be leading two walks focusing on the town's connection with the water. Learn more about the reasons for settling in the town, the industry that came here because of the water, and how the town moved forward after the fishing industry declined. Book now via the link.
https://festivaloftheseagrimsby.co.uk/history-walking-tour/

02/06/2024

With the 50th anniversary of the Flixborough Disaster, was reminded about a documentary I directed in 2014. Pleased I got chance to make it and hear their stories. You can watch it on YouTube

01/06/2024

A few places left on the Cleethorpes tour tomorrow at 1.30pm. It’s going to be lively, sunny day making it great for a leisurely stroll learning more about the history of the area. From cliffs to smugglers and popish practices come learn about this wonderful town. Book via Eventbrite.

01/06/2024

There’s one place left on my talk on Grimsby Customs & Traditions tomorrow . If interested message me. A chance to learn about some of the quirky things townsfolk did from bull baiting to the nid stang.

30/05/2024

VIKINGS OF GRIMSBY, MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD!! In 10 years what will the money in this town, Grim's town, be spent on? Grimbarians! Have YOUR say https://www.our-future.io/grimsby-together Vote on ideas and then with Grim in your heart 'Share Your Perspective' such as - GRIM FALFEST, our Viking Festival will be celebrating our amazing viking heritage EVERY YEAR...

Grim Falfest will open with the greatest fleet of Longships that ever sailed on our waters
Grim Falfest will be the BIGGEST Viking Festival in the UK
Grim Falfest will bring our town centre to life every year!
Our children will be proud of our Viking and fishing Heritage because of Grim Falfest taking place EVERY YEAR

VIKINGS OF GRIMSBY, RISE UP AND MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD !!!

We WON the UK's NATIONAL OUTDOOR EVENT AWARD in 2023, let our proud Viking Tradition LIVE ON !!! Get involved at https://www.our-future.io/grimsby-together Open till Sunday 9th June

26/05/2024

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24/05/2024

The photo above shows a young boy watching the photographer outside the Ship Inn at Barnoldby. The young boy is my grandad and he’s standing outside the cottage where he lived. He was born in 1908.
If you’re interested to learn more about the village, its origins, the church and anecdotes and stories about the residents from the past, then I’ll be delivering a talk called Discover Barnoldby on Thursday 11 July at 7.30pm in the church. Tickets cost £5 and include refreshments. All proceeds to the upkeep of the church. These can be purchased from Ticketsource https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-dvoydld

19/05/2024

This is the Manor House site at Barnoldby le Beck. Running close is Buck Beck which heads out to the Humber. It suggests the early settlement was in this area, close to a water supply and to the Barton Street - an ancient trackway. The -by suffix is old Norse for settlement of. Investigating in to when the French le was added. Grimsby’s French MP, Henri Josse lived here in the village - more on him another time.

18/05/2024

If you’ve not been to St Helen’s Church, Barnoldby le Beck, then every Saturday and Sunday the church is open for you to explore. Did you know it has one of the oldest stained glass windows in the area?

10/05/2024

This Sunday 12 May sees the first National Fishing Remembrance Day take place. In Grimsby there will be a service starting at 2pm at the Fishermen’s Memorial in Minster Square

05/05/2024

Three places available on my walk this afternoon around the village of Healing. Taking in the history of the houses, its well known residents and learning more about Healing Manor and one of its owners Viscount Portman (pictured). Walk is at 1.30pm for a few hours. Booking via Eventbrite.

05/05/2024

Meet the Richardsons- Maunsell and Victoria - a love story set around horses and hounds! My talk this morning (5th May) at 10.30am .
Two spaces available - FREE- if you want to learn more about this romance between the Dowager Countess of Yarborough and the sporting hero who became her second husband. drop me a message if you’re coming as space is limited

21/04/2024

For those not aware each month I deliver a local history talk at Vittles Grimsby on Wellowgate. It's usually the first Sunday of the month and starts at 10.30am.
It's wise to book as places are limited and they usually go fast! Each year I come up with new topics, revisit some old ones that may have been refreshed.
Topics this year have included the fabulous Eugenia Doughty and her husband George; medieval Grimsby; and coming up some of the customs and traditions of Grimsby; Grimsby in the First World War; more on the architects Scaping and Farebrother.
Book via my Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/grimsby-tours-27152515383

21/04/2024

In 1845 Cure All won the National Steeplechase at Liverpool. Second that day was Peter Simple who would win it in 1849. And a non finisher was Vanguard who won in 1843 and whose hide was used to make a sofa! You can learn more about Cure All’s amazing win and life in Healing as a farm horse in my next guided tour on Sunday 05 May. Book via Eventbrite.

15/04/2024

My next walk on Sunday 05 May is around the village of Healing - dubbed “a garden village” when the Edwardian village was built by Henry Marrows. The guided walk will focus on Henry who lived here and also Healing Manor (photo 1) and the families who lived there. Including the Portman family (photo 2). If you fancy exploring Healing and learn more about the place and its people - including the Grand National winner 1845 - then book your place now! Check out the Eventbrite page.

05/03/2024

Great to have had the opportunity to show around Grimsby today on a history tour. Showcasing the industry and the work being done - if you didn’t watch the programme tonight you can watch again on YouTube Thanks to the Sky crew for the images

20/01/2024

Imagery from the rood screen

20/01/2024

Training how to find and read graffiti in readiness to do some work back home. A fascinating area and amazing what you can find! With having fun with history

12/01/2024

Tomorrow (Saturday 13) for the WEA I will be giving a two hour talk on Grimsby before the bulldozers. Starts at 2pm and you can pay on the door (£12 plus cake and drink) - if you’ve heard it before there’s plenty of new things I’m talking about which you won’t have heard. I like to keep things fresh! So come along tomorrow afternoon. Hope to see you there

27/12/2023

Starting 07 January 2024 my history talks begin - places limited so booking essential through my Eventbrite page or website.
New topics for 2024 including a talk on architects Herbert Scaping and Ernest Farebrother; a look at Grimsby in the First World War and the connection the Earls of Yarborough had with the town in the Victorian period.

12/11/2023

Remembering my other great grandfather (pictured here with his mother) who died of wounds in the Battle of Arras. The second picture is the commemorative plaque sent to his family L. The third photo is said to be of Fred Smith - this is my grt grandfather who died in 1917 in Immingham. Fred and Ernest - if they’d survived - would have been in laws.

11/11/2023

This newspaper report is about my Great Grandfather Fred Smith. He lived in Ripon Street, Grimsby and was a bricklayer. At the outbreak of war he worked at Immingham Dock and is listed here as coppersmith. He tragically died while working in the hold of a ship

11/11/2023

Grimsby Streets makes a great gift for those interested in Grimsby’s history - a book to dip in and out of telling the story behind the street names.

04/11/2023

If you’re around tomorrow (Sunday) at 10.30am for 45 minutes pop to as I’ll be giving a talk and insight on Georgian Grimsby. I have six places available- contact me if interested in coming along

01/11/2023

Great turnout for last night’s final walk of the season - Gruesome and Ghostly Tales. I’ll be releasing walk and talk dates for 2024 soon. Delighted to say I’ll still be doing a monthly history talk

31/10/2023

Delighted to be sponsoring a Christmas Tree for this event. My tree will be at Ashby cm Fenby church and will have a historical theme - connected to the history of the village and their Danish founder. Hope you all get a chance to come view all the trees 🌲

27/10/2023

There’s still some spaces left on my gruesome walk in Grimsby on Halloween - Tuesday 31 October. Prepare for tales of ghosts and gruesome goings on involving the railway and the dock. Book your ticket through my Eventbrite page.

02/10/2023

I have places left on my Cleethorpes walk this Sunday (08 October).
If you fancy learning more about this resort; how it started, why it became a resort and how the railway company was instrumental in this, then head to my Eventbrite page to book now.

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The bells tolling at Lincoln Cathedral

Plug for today’s talk for anyone not aware - Grimsby Minster 2-4.30pm £12 plus refreshments. Doors open from 1pm. Grimsby before the bulldozers - refreshed content, new images and showcase of what Grimsby could have looked like after the Second World War.

Stallingborough Church have been ringing their bells today as part of an open day. Just missed them as I started filming.

The Oldfleet - fleet/flete/flet from the word flotter (OE) - meaning flood waters. This inlet runs from Healing to the Humber. In the 20th century near Healing it has been straightened but as it approaches the Humber it serpentines. The medieval village of Houflet was in this area near the estuary. Houflet/Oldfleet disappeared in the 13/1400s. #localhistory #humber #humberestuary #houflet #oldfleet #medieval

Have you ever taken a walk along the Humber path from Immingham to Grimsby? It’s a fascinating path and here’s a snippet of my journey today.

Stallingborough- church and old settlement

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More and more people are wanting to know about their town and the landscape around them. Joining one of my tours gives you the chance to explore your town and learn more about its past and how it's shaped the present. Join the experience! Book today! (this video has music but no voiceover)

From the Government guidelines I should be able to be open for guided walks from April 12th. Groups are limited to SIX people and social distancing will be in place. To book a place head to the events section of my FB page and book through Eventbrite.

Healing Manor

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Lingard's Lincolnshire taking you on a journey of discovering more about the history of Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Healing, and villages within North East Lincolnshire. These are gentle walks where you can learn more about the history of a place, the people that lived there and about the architecture of the buildings. Emma has been leading guided history walks for the last eight years as part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival. Her background as a journalist and broadcaster gives her the flair for presenting and leading these walks, as well as her keen passion for history and anecdotal stories about places. The book Grimsby Streets was published by Pen & Sword in July 2017. The Grimsby walks are based on the book.

Look out for WEA courses based on her walks and book.