Architecture

Group Leader: Luke Pickering

Objectives of the Group

We are a large and friendly Group, who are interested in the buildings and settlements of the local area. We arrange talks in the winter months and trips to towns, villages and individual buildings once the weather gets warmer. We have a varied programme which includes the ancient and modern, usually with knowledgeable local guides. Our tours often finish in the local pub or teashop!

We meet on the third Thursday of the month, generally at 10.30am. Some of our visits do have limited numbers and we have Booking Forms at the General Meetings where you can put your name down. If you have any questions, please phone Luke on 07774 251197.

See below for photos taken at some of our events, and reports are accessible.



ARCHITECTURE GROUP 2026 PROGRAMME

(Usually 10:15am for 10:30 am start)

Thursday 19 February Lincoln Cathedral Tour with Simon Judge
Thursday 19 March Visit to Southside / St Katherine's
Friday 24 April * Coach Trip to Beverley. Joint with the Visits Group
Thursday 7 May * Tour of the Humberston Fitties
Thursday 11 June * Visit to Aubourn Estate, with Afternoon Tea
Friday 17 July * Heckington Church and Windmill, with lunch
Thursday 20 August Saxilby Guided Walking Tour
Thursday 17 September Roman Lincoln Walk with Penny Forsdyke
Thursday 15 October Tour of Greyfriars, Lincoln
Thursday 19 November Welton Room - Annual 2026 Review and 2027 Planning

*  Please note that the events marked with an asterisk are not scheduled for our usual third Thursday of the month.


ARCHITECTURE GROUP


VISIT TO SOUTHSIDE/ST KATHERINE’S, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN. LN5 8DW


THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2026 – 10.15AM FOR 10.30AM


This Grade II listed former Methodist Church of St Katherine’s dates back to 1887 and is now in use

as the community venue and commercial centre known as Southside.


The Architecture Group is fortunate in being able to hire this impressive building for the morning.

We expect it to be a very special meeting as, in view of its size, there will not be the normal

restriction on numbers.


We are to be welcomed by our guide and host, Colin Webb. He will begin with a presentation of the

work and uses of the site, followed by a brief history and with time for a look around this interesting

building, with its unusual features. There will be a break for refreshments at the halfway point.

The visit will last approximately two hours. There are accessible toilets. The cost, which includes

refreshments, is £7 per member. Payments will be collected in advance, by 5 March 2026.

Car parking details will follow. Car-sharing is recommended.


To join us on what promises to be an enjoyable experience, please add your name to the Booking

Form which will be on the Architecture Group’s table in the Welton Room, at the February and

March General Meetings.


Luke Pickering 07774 251197

Jenny Porter 07873 343256


Kirton in Lindsey - August 2025

The Tin House, Immingham - June 2025

Guildhall and Stonebow - October 2024

Saint Mary's Guildhall - September 2024

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Redbourne Heritage Walk - August 2024


Milton Mausoleum - July 2024


Wilderspin National School - June 2024


Guided Tour of Horncastle - May 2024


Walking Tour Around Hackthorn - April 2024

October 2023 Guided Tour of Lincoln Cathedral

September 2023 - Visit to York

August 2023 Folkingham

20 July 2023 Walk round Woodhall Spa

15 June 2023 - Navigation House Sleaford

April Visit to Waddington Heritage Centre

National Memorial Arboretum March 2023

Lincoln Cathedral October 2022

Harlaxton Manor September 2022