Our Collections
Our collection of over 300,000 objects and archive material tells the history of North Lincolnshire and its people. The collection reflects the geology, natural history, archaeology, and local history of the region.
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Social History
Objects and ephemera telling the story of North Lincolnshire and its people.
Discover collectionNatural Sciences
Rocks, minerals, fossils, mounted specimens, insects, shells, and herbarium sheets.
Discover collectionArchaeology
Archives from excavations and field projects, metal detected collections and stray finds.
Discover collectionDecorative and Fine Arts
Decorative homeware, ceramics, metal work, paintings, and sculptures.
Discover collectionCostume
Male and female costume and accessories from the early 18th Century to the modern day.
Discover collectionImage Archive
The Image Archive features historic photographs of North Lincolnshire from the mid 19th century to the modern day.
Discover collectionDocumenting Northern Lincolnshire’s History
National Lottery Heritage Fund project Documenting Northern Lincolnshire’s History.
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Archaeological Contractors
Deposition guidelines, charges and request a site code.
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Find out how to book a talk from a member of the Collections team.
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Find out how to offer an object for donation to the collection.
Continue readingPortable Antiquities Scheme (PAS)
Contact Northern Lincolnshire’s Finds Liaison Officer.
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Enquires and identification service. Access the collection for research.
Continue reading‘Documenting Northern Lincolnshire’s History’ project
Share your memories relating to ‘Cycle Song’, a community opera performed at Brumby Hall in July 2012.
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