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Covid-19 and 2020 Plans Update
Just about a decade in the making, the Mayflower 400 commemorations have been run aground by the storm of Covid-19. Suddenly, trying to finalise any of our plans for the anniversary year feels like – as Bradford would put it – ‘an adventure almost desperate’. The Museums are empty, the churches are closed, the trail […]
Mayflower 400 programme moves online adapting to lockdown challenges
Gainsborough’s historic Pilgrim date commemorated West Lindsey District Council is working with local partners to develop an online programme of activities that will tell the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims and their connections to Lincolnshire and the Pilgrim Roots region. Starting on Gainsborough’s historic Pilgrim date this Sunday 10th May, a new digital campaign – PilgrimAGE – […]
Spirit of Mayflower Artist News
Hear what Spirit of Mayflower artist Rcahel Carter is doing to keep engagement up at this strange time.
How to Survive Social Distancing: ideas from the Pilgrim Roots
Corona Virus is doing its best to spoil plans for Mayflower 400, and the Pilgrims Gallery and Gainsborough Old Hall have both been shut in line with government guidance – not to mention that our Pilgrim Churches have been prohibited from holding their usual services. There is a lot to worry about, but in cheerier […]
Pilgrim Trails newsletter Spring 2020
Our spring edition of the Pilgrim Trails newsletter is available to download, providing information about all our upcoming events and the progress of this Heritage Lottery Funded project! Please note that, unfortunately, the Wicked Pilgrim talk by Randal Charlton has been cancelled due to concerns about Covid-19. Please check our Events page for the very […]