< Previous20 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY H appy New Year! I hope that you managed to spend some time with your family and friends over the festive period. The New Year could be the impetus for you to create a new garden or make some small changes to enhance it. There are many of us still working from home, and this trend is likely to continue, and so there is more emphasis on our outdoor spaces now. There are a few new trends in 2022 that enable us to improve our garden and make it a more functional space. To assist in creating a seamless indoor- outdoor feel, using patterns and a number of materials in the garden will be a trend for this year. Ceramics, coloured glass, textiles and granite will all become popular as they will assist in making your garden feel more like a room. When you are working from home, having an outdoor room will enable you to have an area where you can enjoy moments of peace and quiet as the weather improves. This will in turn assist with your mental wellbeing. Sustainable living continues to be a hot topic for gardens this year. Biodiversity, bio-based materials, naturalistic planting are all areas that will help with making your garden more beneficial for the planet. Thinking about where your planting is going to go in your garden is important as you want to end up with plants that do not need any additional water to survive once they are established. Different species need different environments, and so it is worth thinking about what is likely to thrive in your garden. Furthermore, if you want to encourage wildlife, such as bees and butterflies, then you need to choose the flowering plants that will do this. There is likely to be a change in the materials used to create paths, to more sustainable ones. There may be a move away from paving and the use of gravel, wood chip and other natural materials will be seen. Gravel comes in a variety of A new garden for the new year Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping discusses how you may wish to refresh your garden this year, from following pastel plant trends to embracing sustainable living. © stock.adobe.com/wittybear 20-21.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 16:50 Page 1* Move patio pots to sheltered sites during cold periods * Improve the soil by spreading compost or manure over beds and forking in * Move plants growing in the wrong place * If snow falls, knock it off the branches of evergreen shrubs and conifers to prevent branches breaking * Dig deep areas where you’ll be planting new roses, shrubs or perennials * Clean algae and moss from paths and steps * Plant new fruit bushes and trees * Spread a mulch of compost over borders and around trees, shrubs, and roses * Sprinkle a top dressing of gritty compost over lawns * Dig over veg plots, mixing compost into the soil as you go * Cover rhubarb with forcing jars for an early harvest * Use cloches to warm the soil for early sowings * Dig up congested clumps of winter aconites and transplant to new sites * Buy shallots, onion sets and seed potatoes * Order bulbs, corms and tubers for summer flowers LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 21 Specialised Services in Garden Design Landscaping and Tree Maintenance Backed by a highly- skilled and experienced team, we’ve built our reputation on an ability to provide our clients with professional, tailored gardening and forestry solutions FULLERS Landscaping Call 01522 868717 or 07867 510544 landscapinglincolnshire@gmail.com www.landscapinglincolnshire.com Around the garden GARDEN ADVICE colours - you will find one that you like - and it is also permeable. Paving over front gardens to make driveways is not a good idea if you are in an area prone to flooding, but gravel encourages good drainage. The on trend colours for your garden this year will be pastels mixed with fire tones. The pastel tones will be pink, blue, mint green and pale orange. These can then be accentuated with vivid reds along with bright oranges and yellows. If you want to freshen up the colours in your garden, then combine the trend of ceramics and pastel flowers. Introduce some patterned pots with complementary planting. If you are looking to make some changes in your garden this year, whether they are big or smaller ones, then we can always help. I have a fabulous team that will work come rain or shine and they are highly skilled landscapers who can create anything from low maintenance gardens with artificial grass, to romantic cottage gardens and state-of-the-art ultra- contemporary gardens. Over the last twenty years I have built up a family-run business that prides itself on designing and creating gardens that suit each individual client’s budget, regardless of their garden’s size and shape. If you want to make some changes, I would advise you to consider doing them sooner rather than later as good landscapers will already be booked well into spring. © stock.adobe.com/hcast © stock.adobe.com/Diana Taliun 20-21.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 16:50 Page 222 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY O n the south bank of the Humber, Barton is our county’s most northerly town with Lincolnshire’s most northerly point nearby at Goxhill Haven. There is little prehistoric evidence about Barton but fragments of Roman pottery have been found in the area, unsurprising since nearby to the west, was the Roman ford between Winteringham, the terminus of Ermine Street, and the Humber north bank whence it headed for York. There was a small Roman farm near St Peter’s church, subsequently occupied by the Saxons and associated cemetery sites; early history therefore really begins with the Saxon era and the name Barton is from the Old English “Baer-tun” - the “barley farm”. Barton was already a busy port by the time of the Domesday Book (AD1086) and the largest town in north Lincolnshire; even up to the early 1800’s it was larger than Grimsby. As a port it declined in the C14th with the rise of the “Kings Town” of Hull. There was a ferry to Hull but it ceased once the one from New Holland opened in 1820. A few boats still use the Haven at the end of Waterside. The railway arrived in 1849 when the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway opened a branch line from New Holland which they had reached the previous year. And, as so often, the local geology is important, in Barton’s case with riverside clays being ideal for brick and tile making; there were once over 20 brickyards beside the Humber, many established soon after 1850 when the Brick Tax was abolished. Of these only William Blyth’s Tile works survives today. Established in 1840 they produce some 1.5 million traditionally air- dried items a year. The overlying chalks gave rise to quarrying for cement etc and this continues today at Middlegate Quarry, South Ferriby. One of Barton’s many historic buildings, standing on the east bank of the Haven, is the Rope Walk, now conserved as a leisure-cum-arts centre. There is a long history of rope making in Barton since this, Hall’s Ropery, opened in1767 and only closed in 1989. This extraordinary building is 450 yards (1,350 feet) long; more than twice the length of Lincoln cathedral and is almost certainly Lincolnshire’s longest building. Across the road, off Waterside stands the derelict Hewson’s Mill. Originally of eight storeys this was built in 1813 and was one of several in the area and was wind powered until WWII and by engine thereafter, ceasing work in the late 1920’s. Another tower mill looming over Market Lane is the former Marris’s Mill. This, though older (it was certainly there by 1810), is in a better state of repair. It had six sails and ground chalk rather than grain, was wind powered until 1868 when This month we visit historic Barton-on-Humber to explore its long history. heritage Lincolnshire explored BARTON HAVEN St PETER'S BARTON 22-23.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 16:52 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 23 the sails were removed and worked by a gas engine until around 1950. Even today Barton has several streets where many, elegant Georgian houses survive (particularly Whitecross Street, Fleetgate and Priestgate). But for Barton’s two most important historic buildings we must go back to mediaeval times. Along Burgate stands St Mary’s church. Originally a chapel of ease it has evolved over the centuries, and several architectural styles, having an Early English chancel, south porch and tower. The north arcade is Norman with large cylindrical pillars that contrast sharply with the C12th south arcade’s columns and shafts with their leafy capitals. Then, but a stone’s throw away on Beck Hill, comes the jewel in Barton’s architectural crown, the even earlier Saxon church of St Peter. This is Barton’s oldest building, is of national importance and cared for by English Heritage who open it as a museum. It stands on a site that excavation has shown to have been previously occupied in prehistoric and Roman times. The tower and the tiny nave to the west are late C10th Saxon (the best surviving in England) with characteristic, small windows and stonework showing the transition from the wooden construction of earlier churches. An equally small chancel to the east was replaced by a much larger one in the C12th. The nearby Tyrwhitt Hall is a mediaeval manor house. Several famous people are associated with Barton too. Amongst them is Isaac Pitman (1813-1897), who invented Pitman shorthand and was a teacher in the town for several years. And Chad Varah (1911- 2007) the founder of the Samaritans was born there. Another teacher was Samuel Wilderspin (1791-1866) who although born in Middlesex taught in the town for many years. He was a pioneer in infant education and his school, opened in Queen Street in 1844, has been restored and is now a museum. And Barton’s past heritage has been added to in recent times. In 1976 the old coastguard station beside the Haven became the starting point for the long- distance Viking Way trail. This sits almost underneath the Humber Bridge which took eight years to build and was opened by Queen in 1981 and was the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time. The true scale of this engineering marvel can really be appreciated by standing on the river bank beneath it or walking across it. Most former clay pits now have other uses, including various leisure activities such as sailing and nature conservation. Amongst these is the Water’s Edge Nature Reserve opened in 2006. This occupies renovated pits plus the decontaminated site of a former industrial fertiliser and chemical works. The strikingly designed visitor centre is one of the most environmental buildings of its type. And a short walk westwards along the river bank is the Far Ings reserve of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, well-known for its success in attracting rare bitterns. It comprises a visitor centre, 59 hectares of ponds, reedbeds, several waymarked walks and bird hides. by Hugh Marrows THE ROPEWALK BARTON FAR INGS RESERVE St MARY'S BARTONBURGATE BARTON-ON-HUMBER THE ROPEWALK BARTON 22-23.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 16:52 Page 224 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FASHION Numph Smart and stylish, but warm, Numph provides a strong outfit here to kickstart 2022 in. 24-33.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 17:45 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 25 FASHION Time for something new New year, new me, new clothes - it’s time to revitalise that wardrobe. 24-33.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 17:45 Page 226 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FASHION Left: LauRie Whether you’re going to work, or meeting friends for a classy coffee, LauRie offers a smart upgrade to the staple black and white striped top with this look. Middle: Ichi This jersey dress from Ichi provides a simple yet elegant addition to your closet. Right: Hope Fashion We love how Hope Fashion brightens up this sleek outfit with their green Wool Crombie Coat – the perfect pop of colour. Opposite: Samoon Follow Samoon’s lead and take an everyday look with jeans up a notch with this fluffy poncho in a checked pattern – also ideal for combatting cold days. © DK Company – ICHI 24-33.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 17:45 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 27 FASHION 24-33.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 17:45 Page 428 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FASHION Above: Aspiga Casual but stunning, Aspiga’s Willow Embroidered Organic Cotton Dress is gorgeous in orchid pink and sure to stand out amongst a crowd. Top right: TAIFUN TAIFUN shows how to perfectly bring together bold colours and a classic black boot. Right: Masai This look from Masai, embracing simple colours and a chunky high neck, is sure to warm up your wardrobe this January. 24-33.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 17:46 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 29 FASHION Left: Phoebe Grace Adorned with small daisies, wear Phoebe Grace’s Nancy Shirt and Scooby Trousers together or separately to achieve a plethora of looks. Bottom left: Numph Youthful and unique, this red dress from Numph is a beautiful piece with a statement collar and cuffs. Below: M&Co. Transition from a business meeting to date night with this zebra print button up dress from M&Co. 24-33.qxp_Layout 1 14/12/2021 17:46 Page 6Next >