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Watery Place-names in Axholme: History, Evolution and Value [Online]

This Lunchtime Lecture will focus on how Axholme’s place-names tell a story of change from fenland to managed farmland.

Taming the Wild: An Engineer’s Perspective [Online]

An engineer’s-eye view of three centuries of drainage works on the Isle of Axholme, from Vermuyden’s original scheme through to later improvements by Smeaton and Rennie.

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Dudley Discovers Make and Take – Weekend Crafts

Take part in free, fun themed craft activities.

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Ravenser Odd: The Sunken Island of the Humber

Explores the fascinating history and folklore of the Medieval town that rose to wealth before being accused of piracy and stealing trade from its Humber neighbours.

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Vermuyden400

Explore the Isle of Axholme before drainage transformed the landscape. Discover more about the early migration of people to the area, as well as Cornelius Vermuyden, the work he carried out, and the changes that were made to the Isle of Axholme.

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Bayeux Around Britain

Discover the Bayeux Tapestry through videos, interpretation panels & images supplied by the British Museum and experience its story.

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National Heritage Lottery Fund Dynamic Collections Project

Documenting Northern Lincolnshire’s History Project

National Lottery Heritage Fund project Documenting Northern Lincolnshire’s History.

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Education services

Schools Programme

We are an award-winning museum learning team providing hands-on and engaging learning experiences for Early Years Foundation, Primary and Secondary school pupils.

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