Saturday, August 2, 2025

Follow the footsteps of the Romans at new Wragby museum

Visitors will have the chance to step into the history of Wragby as the town’s new pop-up museum opens.

A vacant shop in the town’s market place has been transformed into a museum telling Wragby’s story as a strategically important community where five roads meet.

Among the treasures on display are Roman floor tiles that still show the footprints of a toddler running loose around the workshop as they laid out to dry, more than 1,600 years ago.

The museum sees Wragby’s history brought to life through objects, documents, photographs and memories, in exhibitions that span from prehistory right through to the 20th century.

Cllr Natalie Oliver, executive member for culture at Lincolnshire County Council and county councillor for Woodhall Spa and Wragby, said: “I’m thrilled to see the museum open its doors. Wragby has a proud history dating right back to Roman times and it’s brilliant to see this being celebrated.

“The dedicated volunteers from The Wragby Heritage Group have had a longstanding ambition to showcase the town’s amazing history in their own museum and I’m delighted we have been able to step in to help make this dream a reality.

“With many visitors flocking to the coast to enjoy the summer sunshine, Wragby is the perfect pitstop and I’d urge them to call in, explore the museum and grab a bite to eat at one of the brilliant pubs and cafes.”

Cllr Adam Grist, portfolio holder for market towns and the rural economy at East Lindsey District Council, said: “This is an excellent example of what the East Lindsey Investment Fund is striving to achieve, supporting cultural events in our market towns to help attract more visitors, support our fantastic businesses and grow the local economy.

“Initiatives such as the Wragby Museum highlight what can be achieved when passion and determination are combined with the right funding – and when we all work towards the same goal.

“I’m certain that many people will visit the museum to learn more about Wragby’s fascinating history over the coming weeks and months.”

Wragby Museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm until Sunday 21 September 2025.

 

Image credit: Lincolnshire County Council

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