Heritage goes on show
Film, exhibition and events held across Hinckley and Bosworth
EVENTS to mark England’s largest festival of culture and history have got under way in the borough
The annual national Heritage Open Days programme started last week and runs until September 20.
This year’s programme in Hinckley and Bosworth will comprise a mix of in-person and digital activities.
The borough council will be laying on falconry and arrow-making displays on Sunday, September 20, in Argents Mead, from 10am.
No booking is necessary as stewards will ensure social distancing is observed.
There will be an online exhibition courtesy of the Atkins Building.
In addition, Greg Drozdz, of Hinckley and District Museum, and Paul Gardner, of Hinckley District Past and Present, have collaborated on a 19-minute film, Welcome to Historic Hinckley, which brings to life the early origins of the town through to the present day.
Greg said: “The film tells the story of how the first settlers came to Hinks Lea, progressing to the story of Hinckley Castle and church before featuring town personalities such as Joseph Hansom of Hansom Cab fame, pioneering doctor Robert Chessher and brewer William Bass.
“Eventually the film moves into present day Hinckley and the changes that have taken place in more recent times.”
Executive member for culture Councillor Keith Nichols said: “I am very pleased to see this event return this year and excited by the potential of the digital experiences and I’m looking forward to watching the film Greg and Paul have worked so hard to produce.
“Hinckley and Bosworth has so much history and culture to offer and the digital access will allow so many more people to learn more about our heritage and history regardless of where they are in the country.”
Other activities include Then and Now – An Online Photographic exhibition of The Atkins Building’s transformation, documenting the journey from Victorian Hosiery Factory to mixed-use creative and business centre.
The grade I-listed St Margaret’s Church, in Stoke Golding, will be open daily.
No booking is required.
The history film is available free online at:
The Atkins building can be viewed online at: hdpp.co.uk exhibition