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St Lawrence Church, Snarford

St Lawrence, Snarford

This hidden gem of St. Lawrence Church in Snarford began life in the 12th century, although what remains now is mostly 14th Century.

The medieval section of its wrought-iron railing is proudly on show at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and St Lawrence Church is now cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust.

The outside appearance betrays the wonders inside and is well worth a visit as the St Paul tombs are truly outstanding. The alabaster tomb of Sir George St Paul (d. 1613) stands against the north wall of the chancel. George was the most successful of the St Paul clan; he served as Sheriff of Lincolnshire, magistrate, and MP. He was knighted by James I in 1607. His effigy is clad in armour and breeches, and lies propped up on an elbow above the effigy of his wife Frances (nee Wray). At the base of the tomb, in a separate recess, is an effigy of the couple's only child, Mattathia.

Sir George died in 1613 and left his wife Frances an income of £1700 per year, making her a very wealthy heiress. Frances went on to marry Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick, and they are both depicted in the third monument in the chancel.

Gainsborough Old Hall

Visitor Attraction

The Separatist congregation of local preacher John Smyth worshiped in secret in the Old Hall.

Free, donations welcome

Glentworth, St Michael

Church or religious building

St Michael's Church in the rural village of Glentworth in Lincolnshire is home to a remarkable Elizabethan memorial to the Wray family - influential supporters of the early Separatists.

Free, donations welcome

United Reformed Church

Church or religious building

The United Reformed Church, Gainsborough dates back to the late 18th Century.

Free, donations welcome

Gainsborough Heritage Centre

Museum

Explore the town’s significant industrial and domestic history.

Gainsborough Model Railway

Visitor Attraction

See one of the largest hand built model railways depicting the East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central.

Free, donations welcome

Glentworth, St Michael

Church or religious building

St Michael's Church in the rural village of Glentworth in Lincolnshire is home to a remarkable Elizabethan memorial to the Wray family - influential supporters of the early Separatists.

Adults from £9.60

Gainsborough Old Hall

Visitor Attraction

The Separatist congregation of local preacher John Smyth worshiped in secret in the Old Hall.

Old Nick Police Museum, Gainsborough

Museum

Victorian Police Museum and Magistrates' Court. Originally built in 1860. Dedicated to the history of Lincolnshire Police.

Price on application

Pilgrims and Prophets Tours

Driving Tour

Adrian Gray is a well known local historian. With an MA in history from Cambridge University, he is the author of more than twenty books including several titles on Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.