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Jun 5, 2020 · Published 5th Jun 2020, 18:23 GMT. An enamel sign promoting Lea and Green. EMN-200106-120856001. The partnership and family business of Lee and Green, ‘Makers of High-class Mineral Waters’, created this unique local factory on an island in the River Slea, off Carre Street. George Lee came to Helpringham from Boston in 1871 as a farming student.
Sleaford is a market town and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Centred on the former parish of New Sleaford, the modern boundaries and urban area include Quarrington to the south-west, Holdingham to the north and Old Sleaford to the east. The town is on the edge of the fertile Fenlands, 11 miles (18 ...
Throughout the medieval period Sleaford, or New Sleaford, developed into the primary settlement of the area, although Quarrington was the manorial seat for the southern part of the survey area, with its own parish church. Sleaford became an important market town under the lordship of the bishops of Lincoln. It is during this time, in the 12th ...
The town of Sleaford has a rich history dating back to pre-Roman times. The trail encompasses sites and buildings from the middle ages through to the 1800s.. The Sleaford Heritage Trail was developed by local charities including Sleaford and District Civic Trust, Sleaford Little Theatre and the Sleaford Gallery Arts Trust.
Sleaford is a charming town nestled in the heart of Lincolnshire. It is a hidden gem that promises a delightful experience for visitors of all ages. With its rich history, bustling market, eclectic shops, and array of local attractions there's plenty to see and do.
About Sleaford. Sleaford is a market town and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England. It is on the edge of the fertile Fenlands, about 11 miles north-east of Grantham, 16 miles west of Boston, and 17 miles south of Lincoln. With a population of 17,671 at the 2011 Census, the town is the largest settlement in the North Kesteven district.
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One of two of Sleaford’s most famous landmarks found in the town’s Market Square, St Denys’ is the 13th century parish church of Sleaford and has one of the country’s oldest stone spires. The other landmark is Carre’s Hospital, which is a group of stone almshouses. It was founded by local baronet, Sir Robert Carre, in 1636 for ...
