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Museums in LincolnshireThis page Alford Manor House Museum - Usher GalleryAlford 
Alford Manor House MuseumBeautiful thatched manor built in the 17th century contains the obligatory displays on local history, but also recreations of period scenes, including a cobbler's shop, a chemist's, and a Victorian veterinarian's premises. Heritage Rating: Boston 
Boston Guildhall MuseumA museum housed in the historic 15th century guildhall, the site where the Pilgrim Fathers were imprisoned in 1607 before sailing to America (the original prison cells can be viewed). Se a 16th century kitchen, and maritime and rural exhibits. Heritage Rating: Spalding Gordon Boswell Romany MuseumAn unusual collection of Romany (gypsy) horse-drawn caravans and carts. In addition there is a slide-show and presentation on the Romany way of life, plus tools, cooking utensils, and photographs. Heritage Rating: Lincoln Museum of Lincolnshire LifeA short walk from the Cathedral Quarter, the Museum of Lincolnshire Life is located immediately beside the 18th century Ellis Windmill. The museum celebrates the rich social history and culture of Lincolnshire since 1750. Exhibits cover aspects of daily life, industry, agriculture, and community life in Lincolnshire. one of the prize exhgibits is a WWI tank named “Flirt”. The museum is also home to the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment gallery. Heritage Rating: Lincoln 
The CollectionA modern museum tracing the rich history of Lincolnshire through hands-on exhibits. Visitors can view archaeological finds from prehistory, Roman Lincoln, and the medieval period, right up to the modern day. Located immediately beside the Usher Gallery. Heritage Rating: Lincoln 
Usher GalleryA modern museum tracing the rich history of Lincolnshire through hands-on exhibits. Visitors can view archaeological finds from prehistory, Roman Lincoln, and the medieval period, right up to the modern day. Located immediately beside the Usher Gallery. Heritage Rating: Page 1 |
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizThis Day in British History24 May, 1450 Jack Cade's rebellion begins Cade, an Irish soldier, led men from Kent, Surrey, Sussex,, and Middlesex against Henry VI Monarch Mayhem
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