Join us for an interactive talk with music as we celebrate our Lincolnshire customs and traditions in a fun way!

Lincolnshire Crimes and Criminals

While the rich could get away with murder – literally - the poor could find themselves tortured, transported to the other side of the world, or more likely hanged, for the most trivial offences.

This presentation starts with some Lincolnshire ‘Cold Cases’, prehistoric and Roman murders, before examining some notorious criminals from the 17th to 19th centuries. Attitudes to crime and punishment are to the fore and we will meet Lincolnshire’s most amiable highwayman, its most caring hangman, its most misogynistic judge and its most backward-looking MP. Oh, and Lincolnshire Poachers get a mention too! Relevant folk songs played live are all part of the package.

There are three talks in this Lincolnshire Customs and Traditions series. Seeking to be lively but respectful, informative but entertaining, Lincolnshire Archaeologist and Folk Musician Tom Lane does the presenting with acclaimed local musicians Nigel Creasey and Teri Clarke giving an authentic local voice to the songs.

The series include:

Farming in Lincolnshire through the Ages – Thursday 31st March 6-8pm

Lincolnshire Crimes and Criminals – Friday 17th June 6-8pm

Christmas Customs – Thursday 15th December 7-9pm

All to be held at The Old King's Head in Kirton, Lincolnshire PE20 1EG.

Tickets for single events are £10 for Heritage Lincolnshire members and £12 for non-members. To enjoy all three talks, there is a combination tickets available to purchase directly from our website for £25 for Heritage Lincolnshire members and £30 for non-members.

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