Art and Culture in Louth

Normally when the thoughts of children are written on the pavement, it's considered to be graffiti. In Louth it's art, part of a sculpture that spans the town and records the thoughts of Louth schoolchildren about the meridian line. A series of sculptures were installed in Louth, known as the Louth Art Trail, as a way of marking the millenium.

The artists involved have tackled their projects in a variety of ways and using different materials, from the abstract work on the top of the new Playgoers theatre in Victoria Road, to various human figures cast in bronze.

The Trail

The leaf sculptures in Westgate Fields are huge, and probably best photographed from the air. Made entirely of wood, they are my personal favourite of all the sculptures, partly because they suit their surroundings so well.

Spread out over the length and breadth of the town, seeing them all involves a good walk.

Buildings of interest

St James Church, Louth

The parish church of St. James dominates the skyline of the town. It is both a religious and cultural centre, and a work of art in its own right.

Churches in Louth

There are a number of noteworthy churches in Louth that are worth a visit.

Articles on Art and Culture

Earthquake Hits North Lincolnshire

Tremors are felt across the town as North Lincolnshire is rocked by the biggest earthquake to affect the UK since 1984.

Lost In Louth Signs Go Up

Rupert Clamp's art project for the Gatherums and Springside is unveiled.

Allegro Appassionato Christmas concert 2005

The Pianist Katherine Lam played at the Allegro Appassionato Christmas concert on December 4th.

Day of Fun for Harvey Phillips

The town turned out in force to support meningitis victim Harvey Phillips on August 27th.

The 2004 Wolds Words Festival

The second annual literature festival has attracted some famous faces, and proved to be more popular than ever.

The Scarecrow Festival at Tetford and Salmonby

A few miles outside Louth, but a great event nonetheless. It's a festival of scarecrows (what else?) and the villagers put together some impressive creations for 2004's event.