Historic Barton upon Humber

Historic Barton upon Humber We hope Past Forward will encourage and enable more visitors and local residents to get involved and appreciate the wealth of Barton upon Humber’s heritage.

Historic Barton upon Humber

Barton upon Humber is a historic market town in North Lincolnshire on the south bank of the River Humber and is often described as being the jewel in North Lincolnshire’s crown. A Museum Resilience Grant has seen the birth of Past Forward, a project that aims to increase awareness of all the town has to offer, from its many notable buildings, to its three accredited museums as well as developing a brand that is unique to Barton.

Dickinson’s Groceries was located at the end of Dam Road.If you look closely, you can see just how much stock they packe...
15/06/2026

Dickinson’s Groceries was located at the end of Dam Road.

If you look closely, you can see just how much stock they packed into the shop window—a real showcase of everyday goods and local trade.

Do you remember this shop, or others like it in the area? We’d love to hear your memories.

Easter may feel like a distant memory, but this rabbit mould certainly caught the eye of our archive volunteers! They’re...
08/06/2026

Easter may feel like a distant memory, but this rabbit mould certainly caught the eye of our archive volunteers!

They’re very keen to give it a try—though don’t worry, they won’t be using it to make their blancmange anytime soon!

Have you ever used anything like this in your kitchen?

Who doesn’t love great ice cream?At our April Step Back in Time session, wonderful memories were shared of Havercroft’s ...
18/05/2026

Who doesn’t love great ice cream?

At our April Step Back in Time session, wonderful memories were shared of Havercroft’s ice cream being delivered around the neighbourhood—first by horse and cart, and later by Mr Havercroft himself on his bike.

It’s amazing how something as simple as an ice cream delivery can bring back such vivid moments of community life.

Do you remember Havercroft’s, or other local favourites from years gone by? We’d love to hear your stories!

We often come across some truly unusual items in the archives—and these are no exception!Any ideas what they might have ...
11/05/2026

We often come across some truly unusual items in the archives—and these are no exception!

Any ideas what they might have been used for?

Do you have anything similar tucked away in the back of your cutlery drawer? We’d love to hear your thoughts or see your own curious finds!

Do you remember the demolition of Rowleys?Can you recognise the location?At our April Step Back in Time session, we expl...
04/05/2026

Do you remember the demolition of Rowleys?
Can you recognise the location?
At our April Step Back in Time session, we explored how shops and the high street have changed over the years - and this sparked plenty of memories.
We’d love to hear yours!

Anyone for tea? We love this old pewter teapot which was part of the deaccession from the D.H. Lawrence Museum. It is be...
27/04/2026

Anyone for tea? We love this old pewter teapot which was part of the deaccession from the D.H. Lawrence Museum. It is believed to be from the 1950s, although some brief research has shown it is probably a little older than that!

Here’s a fascinating picture of Eastmans Limited on the corner of Finkle Lane and High Street, which is now a fish and c...
21/04/2026

Here’s a fascinating picture of Eastmans Limited on the corner of Finkle Lane and High Street, which is now a fish and chip shop!

Who doesn’t love taking a look at the contents of an old box? We certainly do in the Barton Archives! Especially when yo...
13/04/2026

Who doesn’t love taking a look at the contents of an old box? We certainly do in the Barton Archives! Especially when you open an old first aid box and find lots of ephemera inside. Even the smell evokes some strong memories.

The Barton Archives has recently discovered this postcard of Beck Hill looking very picturesque!
06/04/2026

The Barton Archives has recently discovered this postcard of Beck Hill looking very picturesque!

Here’s an interesting find from the Barton Archives.These traditional cast-iron irons were typically heated on a stove o...
23/03/2026

Here’s an interesting find from the Barton Archives.

These traditional cast-iron irons were typically heated on a stove or by loading them with hot coals.

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