• Novelty Unsurpassed! Posters and Playbills from the Phillips Collection

    Stamford Town Hall Stamford Town Council, St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, Lincoln, United Kingdom

    Step into Stamford’s vibrant past and trace a fascinating history of colourful posters and playbills showcasing old entertainments in Stamford. This free exhibition at Stamford Town Hall provides an exclusive reveal of reproductions from the Phillips Collection, a treasure trove of poster artwork, playbills, and historic public notices from the Georgian era to the Victorian period, which give an invaluable insight into what life was like in the town during this time. The exhibition will open 19th September and run until 1st November, with a programme of free events for all ages on selected dates. Just drop in – the exhibition is open 10am and 3pm between Monday and Saturday. Join our exclusive launch weekend Friday 19th September As part of the Heritage Open Days festival, we’re offering an exclusive opportunity to meet our Heritage and Cultural Officer Victoria Newton and view original posters from the collection up-close. Exclusive viewings: 12pm and 2pm Secure your place via 01780 753808 or email townhall@stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Saturday 20th September Roll up, roll up! Join us for a circus-themed family fun day filled with creative crafts, live performances, and the fascinating Phillips Collection on display. Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm – there will […]

    Free
  • Novelty Unsurpassed! Posters and Playbills from the Phillips Collection

    Novelty Unsurpassed! Posters and Playbills from the Phillips Collection

    Stamford Town Hall Stamford Town Council, St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, Lincoln, United Kingdom

    Step into Stamford’s vibrant past and trace a fascinating history of colourful posters and playbills showcasing old entertainments in Stamford. This free exhibition at Stamford Town Hall provides an exclusive reveal of reproductions from the Phillips Collection, a treasure trove of poster artwork, playbills, and historic public notices from the Georgian era to the Victorian period, which give an invaluable insight into what life was like in the town during this time. The exhibition will open 19th September and run until 1st November, with a programme of free events for all ages on selected dates. Just drop in – the exhibition is open 10am and 3pm between Monday and Saturday. Join our exclusive launch weekend Friday 19th September As part of the Heritage Open Days festival, we’re offering an exclusive opportunity to meet our Heritage and Cultural Officer Victoria Newton and view original posters from the collection up-close. Exclusive viewings: 12pm and 2pm Secure your place via 01780 753808 or email townhall@stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Saturday 20th September Roll up, roll up! Join us for a circus-themed family fun day filled with creative crafts, live performances, and the fascinating Phillips Collection on display. Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm – there will […]

    Free
  • Stamford Christmas Market

    Broad Street Stamford Broad Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    Our Christmas Market is back and bigger than ever! This year we’ve extended the market into St Mary’s Street, meaning we can offer more than 150 stalls selling a fantastic array of products from independent traders. St George’s Square will be transformed into an entertainment hub, offering live performances, crafts, airbrush tattoos and a snow globe photo booth. There will be seating available for festive shoppers to take a break and enjoy the programme of entertainment on offer. You can find Santa’s Grotto in St Michael’s Churchyard and traditional fairground entertainment will also be on offer. Market stalls and food and drink vendors are available throughout the town on Broad Street, the High Street, Ironmonger Street and St Mary’s Street, and there will be additional roaming festive entertainment throughout the market. We'll see you on November 30th!