Hemswell, Weldon Road c.1955
Photo ref: H316004
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Photo ref: H316004
Photo of Hemswell, Weldon Road c.1955

More about this scene

East of Gainsborough the Market Rasen road climbs the Lincoln Cliff, the limestone ridge which runs due north from Lincoln at about two hundred feet above sea level. In its lee is the old Roman road, Ermine Street, while at its foot, on the spring line, are a line of villages, mostly built from the local limestone. This one, Hemswell is well known for its maypole.

A Selection of Memories from Hemswell

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Hemswell

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If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

This is not Dawnhill lane, this is Brooke street. My nana was raised in Hemswell. Thank you for this information - we have now changed our record, regards, Editor.