Local History Galleries

Local History Gallery

Investigate the development of North Lincolnshire from the early 1800s to the outbreak of the Second World War. Find out about local folklore and customs such as the Haxey Hood and Plough Jags. Changing cases highlight North Lincolnshire parishes and themes within the collections.

People’s War

Experience life in North Lincolnshire during the Second World War. Find out what life was like for those left behind when the men went to war. Step inside an Anderson Shelter and listen to an air raid siren.

Colour photograph of a 1940s living room display in a museum.

Post War Gallery

Explore life in 1950s, 60s and 70s North Lincolnshire. Investigate the modern gadgets in the 50s style kitchen and 60s living room.

Colour photograph of a 1960s living room museum display .

Salim C. Wilson Changing Case

Our new changing case highlights Salim C. Wilson, also known as Hatashil Masha Kathish, who moved to Scunthorpe in 1911. Born in South Sudan, the son of a Dinka Chieftain, he was only a small child when the settlement he lived in was attacked and he was enslaved. After his emancipation, he built a life in England and became a well-known (and well loved) evangelist, author and grocer. In this display, discover his books, family photographs and ephemera relating to his life, many of which have not been displayed before.