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‘A magazine for residents
and visitors to the
Capital of the Wolds’
AUTUMN 2012
We Won! Louth is Britain’s
favourite market town
See what Louth shops
have to offer
Discover Louth
Museum’s secrets
FREE
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Welcome...
. . . to the very first edition of Love Louth. This magazine
is produced by the Louth Town Partnership with support
from local businesses.
The Partnership is a group of dedicated volunteers who
are passionate about promoting Louth and making it a
better place to live, work and visit.
We are celebrating this month as the readers of the
BBC Countryfile Magazine have crowned Louth Britain’s
Favourite Market Town 2012. Hopefully Love Louth will
give you an idea of what Louth has to offer, but the best
thing to do is to come and see for yourself!
With Christmas around the corner you don’t need to
look any further for that special gift than Louth town
centre, the town is full of independent retailers with
unique gift ideas for the whole family. You can get some
inspiration between pages 4 and 9.
Each month Love Louth will include an article from a
guest writer. Turn to page 9 to hear a secret from Louth
Museum and if you are stuck for things to do this quarter,
turn to page 14 for our events listings. If you would like to
have your event promoted on this page please upload it to
the Louth Town Partnership website www.louthlincs.org.
We hope you enjoy this edition and if you have any ideas
for the magazine, or would like to contribute please don’t
hesitate to get in touch!
Enjoy the months ahead and have a very merry
Christmas. We hope to see you at our Victorian Family
Fayre on October 21st and the Christmas Craft Market
on December 2nd!
Samantha Phillips
Louth Town Partnership Coordinator
samantha.phillips@e-lindsey.gov.uk
Contents
Love Louth News .................3
Eve and Ranshaw ..................4
Annikas..................................6
Hallmark................................7
Ye Olde Whyte Swanne ......8
Materialistic ...........................9
Bowler Auctions ...................10
Meet the Trader ...................11
Louth History .......................12
Hubbard’s Hills .....................13
Events ....................................14
Members of the Town Partnership and Town
Council celebrating Louth’s award

Love Louth News
We Won!
Louth has been crowned Britain’s Favourite Market Town by readers of the BBC Countryfile
Magazine. “We have always known Louth is special but now it’s official!” the Mayor Coun
Mrs Jill Makinson-Sanders commented, “What an exciting way to round up this very
special summer. Winning this will really put Louth on the map and we hope it will mean
a lot more visitors coming to discover all the marvellous things we have to offer.”
Louth in Bloom
Continuing with the success of winning Britain’s
Favourite Market Town the Louth in Bloom group
are proud to announce that Louth achieved a
silver gilt award in this year’s East Midlands in
Bloom competition. The competition was marked
on horticultural achievement, environmental
responsibility and community involvement. The
judges commented that “many appropriate aspects
of the community were shown with justifiable pride
and enthusiasm. It will be surprising if Louth do not
become a very strong competitor in future years.”
Stage for hire
The Louth Town Partnership is proud to
announce that they have a stage available for
hire. The stage is used at Town Partnership
events and is suitable for indoor and outdoor
use. Please contact Samantha Phillips for more
information samantha.phillips@e-lindsey.gov.uk.
0 Degrees
2012 saw the first 0 Degrees Festival
take place throughout Louth. The festival
brought together the annual Music, Arts
and Food Festival into one big cultural
celebration. Next year’s festival is set to be bigger
and better than ever taking place between June
and July. Please contact Samantha Phillips if you
would like to get involved or have an event you
would like to be included in the Festival.
Then and Now
Town Clerk, Linda Blankley and
Mayor Cllr Jill Makinson-Sanders
Look out for a Louth feature in the Good Taste
magazine which is out this month. To coincide
with this magazine the Louth Town Partnership
have put together a Then and Now exhibition
which will be showing in Spout Yard in October.
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Eve and Ranshaw
Looking for that ideal, unique
Christmas gift? Then Louth is the
place to be as the town is home to an
array of independent retailers selling
interesting and individual items.
Eve and Ranshaw is Louth’s leading independent
department store, a must see destination for
all Christmas shoppers. Housing gift ideas for
all the family including products for the home,
jewellery, handbags and accessories. The ladies
and menswear departments are fully stocked
with the latest fashions, meaning new outfit
ideas for any festive events you may have in the
Owner David Sandwith by a range of gentlemens’ accessories
pipeline. Whether you are looking for stocking
fillers or that something special for someone
special, you will find it at Eve and Ranshaw.
Owner David Sandwith took on the shop in
the 1970s and hasn’t looked back; “We believe
we play an important role in highlighting the
excellence of Louth’s shopping experience and
the long tradition of service. Perhaps Adam Eve,
who set up business here over 230 years ago
would be proud of his legacy.”
David firmly believes that not being a part
of a national organisation allows for a more
personal touch and gives him the ability to offer
something significantly different to his customers.

Above: Staff outside the shop front
Want to know more about Eve
and Ranshaw? You can follow
them on Facebook and sign up
to a mailing list by visiting
www.eve-ranshaw.co.uk,
to keep up to date with special
offers and sales previews.
Gifts
Ladies Fashion
Childrens’ Gifts
Browsing for something special
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Shop assistant, Emma, with an array of products
Annikas
Centrally located, you can’t miss Annikas
as the window display is always full of eyecatching
and unique products. The shops ethos
is Scandinavian Style which is a tribute to shop
owner Annika Keelan’s Swedish background.
Local girl Annika explains; “We are a gift shop
where you can find a present for everyone. We
pride ourselves on having something special for
all occasions, from newborn babies through to
unique jewellery for distinctive Christmas gifts.”
Annikas offers an extensive range of products
for any new addition to the family; including
organic baby wear made from Danish cotton,
handmade leather baby shoes and adorable fairtrade
knitted baby toys. Annikas is also a Maileg
stockist, so little mice toys in match boxes and
bunnies are dotted around the store.
The shop also houses an extensive range
of beautifully individual pieces of jewellery,
including Danish designer Hultquist, Joma
Jewellery London and Daniela Draper, a local
jewellery designer.
Annikas is also home to some delightful artwork,
including a perfect christening gift idea by local
artist, Carissa Poole, who creates hand-painted
baby’s name pictures. Also stocked in the shop
are Hannah Dale’s animal prints and cards;
including the shop’s best selling Hare prints.
As well as an extensive range of gift and
home ideas you are also met with enthusiastic
members of staff, why not pay a visit to
46 Eastgate to see for yourself.
01507 611250 | annika@annikas.biz
Maileg mice toy

Indulgence of Louth
Situated at 14 Mercer Row, Indulgence of Louth is a
card shop with a difference. Run by the Tilley family,
who are celebrating their first year of trading, the shop
specialises in Hallmark Gold Crown cards as their
main card brand and Thornton’s Chocolates.
The shop is full of gift ideas and has special touches
such as a complimentary chocolate smile for all their
customers. The team at Indulgence of Louth also offer
a bespoke hamper service, creating gift packs for any
special occasion or event.
The friendly staff are also fully qualified in creating
quality party event balloons; prices start from £1.99.
Balloons can be created for any occasion, such as
weddings, birthdays and corporate events. Free
delivery is offered within a 5 mile radius for all balloon
orders and hamper packages worth over £25.
Rebecca Tilley, Co-
Owner of Indulgence of
Louth, is delighted with
their first year of trading, “We have had a really good
and successful first year, we would like to thank all our
customers and take this opportunity to welcome new
ones in the year ahead. We have some great events
planned in the next few months; all visitors to the
shop in October will have the opportunity to be in
with the chance of winning a giant 3ft Forever Friends
teddy worth over £300 in our Sharing 25 years of
Hugs competition.
“What with Christmas around the corner we will
be unveiling many exciting new lines and the new
Thornton’s Christmas range. Anyone wanting a sneak
preview can come along to the Marie Curie Christmas
Bazaar at the Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa during
the 14th and 15th of November.”
The team are now running a permanent Hallmark
loyalty card. Buy nine cards and receive your 10th
card free of charge. This offer will include single
Christmas cards.
Putting the Special back into the Specialist
01507 604751 or 07980 759055
indulgenceoflouth@hotmail.com
Mel & Rebecca Tilley
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Landlady Wendy Johnson by the
Swanne’s extensive fish menu
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Ye Olde Whyte Swanne
Dating back to 1612 and celebrating its 400th
birthday this year, Ye Olde Whyte Swanne is
Louth’s oldest public house. A comfortable and
friendly atmosphere with beer barrels stocked up
with an impressive supply of real ale.
Re-opened in April 2012 Ye Olde Whyte Swanne
is proud to announce the launch of its extensive
new fish menu.
Aptly located by the fish shambles, Ye Olde
Whyte Swanne offers a varied selection of both
local fresh fish and exotics from around the world,
including Crab Claws in garlic butter, Crevettes,
Mussels, Sardines and Salmon cakes, Lemon Sole,
Turbot, Haddock, Mahi Mahi, Lobster Thermidor,
Red Snapper, Nile Perch and Plaice.
Fish is delivered fresh daily from the docks, so is
subject to availability; but the team will happily
order in most fish if you have a particular choice.
If fish isn’t your dish, Ye Olde Whyte Swanne also
serves traditional pub food too. The team at the
Swanne make sure that all food is locally sourced;
mainly from the independent food shops within
the town.
The restaurant at the Swanne is open Tuesday
to Saturday 11am - 2.30pm and 5pm to 8.30pm;
the bar is open 11am till 3pm and 5pm till 11pm.
Sunday is open from 12 noon to 4pm. Last orders
for food are usually called half an hour before close.
Ye Olde Whyte Swanne can be found at 45
Eastgate. Call 01507 201373 for more information,
you can also follow them on Facebook.

Materialistic Interiors
When it comes to dressing windows, Materialistic
Interiors in Little Eastgate, Louth, know what they’re
talking about. Established for over a decade, they
believe they have dressed windows of nearly every
shape and size. They offer a huge range of fabrics
from most of the major fabric companies and will
individually hand-make each curtain, guaranteeing the
highest quality. Service is their motto and they believe
that their customers should have as little hassle as
possible when choosing a new look for their room.
Additionally, Materialistic Interiors offer a Home
Design service. To complement your curtains, there
is a large selection of poles, tracks and finials to suit
all budgets, which - if you want - they will fit. To add
the finishing touches there is an extensive range of
tiebacks and trimmings.
If you need blinds, awnings or shutters, they are the
main dealers for Luxaflex-Sunway and have fitted
blinds to almost every type of window.
The new Little
Greene Paint
mixing machine
Materialistic Interiors carry in stock Farrow & Ball
paint and have an on-site mixing machine for Little
Greene paint, so whichever colour you want you can
find it there. If you need wallpaper, there is a huge
choice of books to look at.
To carry your make-over a little bit further,
Materialistic Interiors will re-upholster your furniture
and even make an individual piece like a headboard,
footstool or sofa, all to your own specification.
The Upper Level is the new showroom at Materialistic
Interiors featuring unique and carefully selected items
of interior accessories, lighting, artwork and gifts. So
if you’re trying to find that different gift for Christmas,
this is definitely the place to look! Why not pop in to
Materialistic Interiors and see what they can do for you.
Materialistic Interiors, 22 Eastgate, Louth LN11 9NE
01507 609500 | www.materialisticinteriors.co.uk
Senior Interior Stylist Nicky Archer in
the main soft furnishings showroom
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Bowler Auctions take place every Saturday
with Auctioneer George Horton addressing
the crowd while kitted out in his bowler hat.
The fast paced auction begins at 10am selling
everything and anything!
Every week Bowler Auctions offer a lively
auction experience. Many items go under the
hammer including bric a brac, household items,
produce, flowers, plants, clothing, footwear,
DVDs and CDS. The auction also has at least 20
bikes each week, supplied from the Lincolnshire
Police.
Located at Louth Cattle Market, the auction
room is full of all sorts of items; the beauty
of the auction being that each week offers a
Auctioneer George Horton
Bowler Auctions
completely new range of goods. Free parking is
available from the London Road entrance.
Saturday viewing begins at 9am, the same time
the café opens. The café sells hot and cold drinks
and snacks throughout the day, hot food can be
ordered and brought to you so you don’t miss
out on any of the action.
The auction room is also open every
Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm to
receive goods and for viewing purposes. The
Bowler Auction Team are certain that they can
turn any of your unwanted items into cash.
If you would like more information or
to arrange a private viewing please call
01507 606578 or 07785 246392.
The bustling auction room

Meet the Trader
A market day in Louth is a special experience; the
bustling market is a lively meeting place for both
young and old. It is the perfect spot to pick up fresh
local produce, alongside goods for the home and
special handmade items.
Adie Harrison from The Green Craft Company can
be found on Louth market every Friday and some
Saturdays.
The Green Craft Company is a group of
craftspeople who are passionate about the
environment. Adie, from Louth, established the
company in 2009 after he had been trading solo for
two years before. The ethos of The Green Craft
Company is recycled, natural and reclaimed. Adie
works hard to ensure no item has travelled any
dedicated road miles.
Adie, a painter, specialises in upholstered wall art
and clocks; using old CDs and LPs covered with
prints from his paintings. Adie now represents
over 20 local artists on his stall including; Kettlers
Cottage from Alford; a range of soaps and natural
beauty products; a local glass artist specialising
in glassware reclaimed from windows and
greenhouses and a Louth wood turner.
The Green Craft Company is constantly growing,
so the stall never looks the same as items are
always being added and rotated. Adie explains;
“There is something therapeutic about setting up in
the morning and I love seeing people stop in their
tracks when something catches their eye.”
The Green Craft Company was a runner up in the
East Lindsey Community Awards for Community
and Business Partnership Working. When Adie isn’t
on his stall, he can either be found engrossed in
creating his products or running craft workshops.
For more information please visit
www.thegreencraftcompany.co.uk or
find them on Facebook.
Adie Harrison - owner of
The Green Craft Company
Louth Market days are
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
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Museum Secrets
‘The case of the disappearing
(and reappearing) saucepan’
In 1964, Louth Museum’s Roman bronze
TRULLA (saucepan), which had been taken to
Leicester Museum Conservation Laboratory,
went missing. Where it went is still a mystery.
This important piece, the finest example in
Lincolnshire - if not the country, had been in our
collection since 1908 but not fully documented;
nor was its time at Leicester. So, when it wasn’t
returned, attempts to locate it failed.
It was thought lost for ever, but, in 1993, it
surfaced at Sotheby’s. It was bought by an
academic who offered it to the British Museum.
The BM’s researcher discovered an article, in
the Journal of Roman Studies, describing the
trulla in detail. Its chief distinguishing feature was
punched lettering identifying it as being “From
the century of Claudius Snr; property of Annuis.
4th cohort of the Breuci”. These unique marks
were key to proving its origins and, ultimately,
returning the trulla to its rightful home.
Louth Museum was notified, but the only way of
getting it back was to buy it. So, with grants from
The Art Fund and Lincolnshire County Council,
the trulla was finally returned to Louth where it
still enjoys pride of place.
Geoff Hill, Museum Manager
www.louthmuseum.org.uk
4 Broadbank, Louth LN11 0EQ
01507 601211
Louth Museum is open from the first Tuesday in
April to the last Saturday in October each year.
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4pm

Visit Louth
Hubbard’s Hills
One of the jewels in Louth’s crown is Hubbard’s Hills,
a beautiful tree clad valley with a chalk stream running
through it on the outskirts of the town. On the edge
of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the 35
acre site is a magical place which was bequeathed to
the town as a result of a tragic Victorian love story.
A wealthy Swiss teacher, Auguste Alphonse Pahud
died of a broken heart at the turn of the last century
following the untimely death of his beloved wife,
farmer’s daughter, Annie Grant. In his will Pahud left
instructions that a Board of Trustees should distribute
his money to celebrate the memory of his dear wife
and they decided that the acquisition of Hubbard’s
Hills would be a fitting tribute to her.
Today, Hubbard’s Hills is a hive of community activity.
School trips explore the nature and wildlife of the
Hills, families feed the ducks and no visit is complete
without the children crossing the stepping stones. It’s
a perfect destination for picnics in the summer and
snowball fights and sledging in the winter.
Today’s Trustees have a masterplan for regenerating
this favourite beauty spot and a new wood, sponsored
by Louth Lions, is due to be planted in the autumn to
celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Hills often
come alive with community events throughout the year
such as the Louth Run for Life in June and the Louth
Lions Duck Race in September. There is also a family
run cafe nearby which is open all year round.
Whether you are looking for a peaceful walk to start
your day or a meeting place with friends, Hubbard’s
Hills is the perfect location as it has something for
everyone.
Getting to Hubbard’s Hills
Hubbard’s Hills is located in Louth, Lincolnshire.
There are two entrances to Hubbard’s Hills
- Crowtree Lane and from Halfpenny Lane,
Hallington. Privately run paid for car parking is
available at Crowtree Lane. Additional parking is
also available at Halfpenny Lane, Hallington. Dogs
are free to roam except when the signs indicate.
Tel: 01507 610610 | www.hubbardshills.co.uk
Email: enquires@hubbardshills.co.uk
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Events this Quarter…
October
3rd
Home-Start Quiz Night
Teams of six
Call 01507 610665 for more information
4th - 6th
Louth Beer Festival
Louth & District CAMRA
(Campaign for Real Ale)
Town & Country Club
www.louthbeerfest.webs.com
14th
Festival of Apples
The British Legion Hall 11am - 4pm
17th - 20th
Wolds Words - a Festival of Reading,
Writing and Performance
www.woldswords.org.uk
21st
Victorian Family Fayre
Louth Town Centre 10am - 4pm
Victorian Poetry in the Park
Spout Yard time TBA
31st
Pumpkins in the Park
Spout Yard 5pm - 6pm
November
9th
Louth Riverhead Silver Band
77th Anniversary Concert with
The Ludensian Singers
Nichol Hill Methodist Church 7.30pm
10th
Deanery Walking Group - Little
Cawthorpe to Legbourne (3½ miles)
Call 0759 168 6463 to book
December
2nd
Louth Christmas Craft Market
and Lights Switch On
Louth Town Centre 10am - 4pm
21st
Winter Solstice Celebration
Spout Yard 2pm - 3pm
23rd
Carols in the Park
Spout Yard 6pm - 6.30pm
You can share your events on the
Town Partnership’s events calendar
at www.louthlincs.org

The Louth Town Partnership invites
you to step back in time at the
FAYRE FAYRE
VICTORIAN VICTORIAN FAMILY FAMILY
Over 90 stalls full of
local food and crafts
All day live family
entertainment
Punch and Judy
Best Victorian
Costume Competition
Demonstrations by
the Lincolnshire
Victorians
Facebook.com/lovelouth www.louthpartnership.org
John Taylors in France, Italy, Germany, Australia,
Japan.... Attracting Buyers From Across the World
Silver Plated Bee
Sent To France
19th c. Cameo Brooch
Sent To Italy
Art Nouveau style
Necklace
Sent To Australia
Orkney Chair
Returning to Orkney
Swarovski Lovebirds
Sent To Pennsylvania
19th c. Inlaid Table
Sent To Qatar
Accepting entries throughout the year.
Catalogues on-line at - www.johntaylors.com
And on Specialised Website - www.the-saleroom.com
Auction Valuation Clinic FRIDAYS - 10am – 12noon
Telephone Auction Room – 01507 611107
Hoggs, Grisport and Hi-Tec
Walking Sticks and Unbrellas
Dr Martens, Padders and Hunters
Tred Flex, Roamers and Boulevard
Country and Casual Footwear
Hiking, Walking and working
Friendly Service
Blak Ice
106 Eastgate,
Louth
LN11 9AA
01507 355955
Blak-ice@hotmail.co.uk
Over 100 stalls to
find that perfect
Christmas gift
All day live family
entertainment
Meet Father
Christmas
Food stalls
Facebook.com/LoveLouth
www.louthlincs.org
Sunday December 2nd 2012
10am – 4pm
Louth Market Place

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