The Lincolnshire Home Guard: Then and Now

Schedule

Thu Nov 06 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Grantham Museum | Grantham, EN

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A Talk by Dr Erik Grigg, Senior Lecturer in History, Bishop Grosseteste University
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The Lincolnshire Home Guard: Then and Now
A Talk by Dr Erik Grigg, Senior Lecturer in History, Bishop Grosseteste University

Dr Erik Grigg has spent many years researching the Lincolnshire Home Guard and has delivered engaging talks on the subject across the county. He has also recently published an article on Women in the Lincolnshire Home Guard.

In this talk, Dr Grigg will explore:

  • Who the Home Guard members were
  • How they were armed
  • How the force evolved over time

Join us to discover the stories behind this remarkable local force and the people who served.



Free for , and include tea and coffee on arrival.

Pre-booked £5 tickets for non-friends or £8 on the door.

Book directly on our website granthammuseum.org.uk/events

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