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Mrs Smith’s Cottage in Navenby is a rare time capsule of a bygone era. Restored & ready to welcome you thanks to Heritage Lottery Funding.

Did you know that we have a shop attached to our m

Did you know that we have a shop attached to our museum? Perfect for Christmas gifts and decorations!

You do not need to purchase entry to the cottage to visit us in the shop, we are open 12pm-4pm Friday-Monday!

Pictured we have beautiful hand made cards, gifts for the gardeners in your life and locally made preserves and honey. Additionally you can see our new range of fair trade Christmas decorations and needle-felted decorations handmade by our staff and volunteers!

You can also visit us during the Navenby Christmas Market, 21 November 3pm-7pm.

#MrsSmithsCottage #shoplocal

@visitlincolnshire @heartoflincs

Drop in this Friday (13th November), between 11am-

Drop in this Friday (13th November), between 11am-12pm, for NavenBees Toddler Group!

This week, we will be looking at all things owls and nocturnal animals. 🦉

Bring your little bees along for hands-on learning about our natural world – with stories, crafts, and have-a-go gardening for ages 2-5.

£2.50 per child, adults free - no need to book.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

We’d like to say a huge thank you to the Bracebrid

We’d like to say a huge thank you to the Bracebridge Heath WI who made these lovely poppies for us this year.

Today we remember all service men and women and thank them for their dedication and sacrifice.

Here at the cottage we especially think of Sydney Shepherd, whom Mrs Smith met in Henley-on-Thames, in her early 20s, we believe them to have been engaged at that time, but he sadly died in France of pneumonia in 1917.

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A wonderful moment captured at Mrs Smith's Cottage

A wonderful moment captured at Mrs Smith's Cottage! 🏡

This family immersed themselves in the story of the cottage by dressing in Victorian-style clothing during their visit. It's always a pleasure to see visitors engaging with the history of this remarkable home and experiencing a glimpse of Mrs. Smith's everyday life.

They had members of the family visiting us from across the country: Essex, Norfolk and Manchester!

Thank you for visiting and helping us celebrate the heritage of Lincolnshire. ❤️

@visitlincolnshire @heartoflincs

#MrsSmithsCottage #Heritage #FamilyFun #StepBackInTime

Still deciding what to do this weekend? Mrs Smith'

Still deciding what to do this weekend? Mrs Smith's Cottage is waiting to welcome you... 🏠

Step back in time, discover how life was lived in days gone by, and learn all about the remarkable Mrs Smith who made her home here over a century.

We are open 12-4pm Friday-Monday and would love to share our slice of history with you all. For further information, or to prebook, head to our website.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

Happy First of November! ❄️🍂🍁 If you're searching

Happy First of November! ❄️🍂🍁

If you're searching for some cosy Sunday afternoon plans - we must say that Mrs Smith's Cottage is a rather welcoming sight. We are open 12-4pm today, and we would love to share the story of this remarkable cottage with you.

Simply pop in, or for further information and prebookings, please head to our website.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

On this day in 1952... Mrs Smith made her first pe

On this day in 1952... Mrs Smith made her first pension draw.

Mrs Smith was employed since the age of 13 and a half, when she left school to work for the local butchers as a 'day girl'.

She went on to work in a domestic capacity for several Methodist families who had residences across the country, eventually coming back to Navenby to work as a bookkeeper for the Holmes' family business.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

We hope you are enjoying this misty, autumnal afte

We hope you are enjoying this misty, autumnal afternoon...🍁🍂

If you are looking for something different to do this weekend, might we recommend a visit to Mrs Smith's Cottage?

We would be delighted to share the story of the extraordinary Mrs Smith with you - the lady that made her home here for a century.

Simply pop in and see us between 12-4pm, Friday-Monday. For further information, or if you wish to prebook, please head to our website.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

Today, we are commemorating the 134th birthday of

Today, we are commemorating the 134th birthday of the wonderful Mrs Smith.

This rather special occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on her remarkable life and enduring legacy.

Do you have any tales to share? 💭

Her story remains an important part of our local history and is something we are really proud to preserve here at the cottage.

Happy Birthday, Mrs Smith! 🎂

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

As the stormy weather continues, we hope everyone

As the stormy weather continues, we hope everyone is keeping safe and warm. Mrs Smith's Cottage remains a cosy and welcoming sight if you are venturing out from your homes today! ☔

We are open 12-4pm and we would love to share the story of our remarkable cottage with you.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

We have a brand new exhibition on display here at

Did you know Mrs Smith didn't get married until 19

Did you know Mrs Smith didn't get married until 1956? Here is a picture taken on their wedding day.💍

After Mr & Mrs Smith tied the knot, they sent out pieces of wedding cake to people who couldn't attend and attached a small card with their greetings. We even have a copy of that card in our exhibition!

This appears to be a tradition that is less observed for today's married couples.

What kind of cake do you think Mr & Mrs Smith had at their wedding? 💭

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

Drop in this Friday (23rd October), between 11am-1

Drop in this Friday (23rd October), between 11am-12pm, for NavenBees Toddler Group!

This week, we will be celebrating Mrs Smith's Birthday and making birthday cards. 🎂

Bring your little bees along for hands-on learning about our natural world – with stories, crafts, and have-a-go gardening for ages 2-5.

£2.50 per child, adults free - no need to book.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

Did you know that Mrs Smith loved gardening?🌹 The

Did you know that Mrs Smith loved gardening?🌹

The garden outside the cottage was Mrs Smith's pride and joy, and she claimed to have something in bloom for every day of the year.

As someone from a working class background, having a patch of land that she could use to simply grow beautiful things would have been prestigious, and Mrs Smith was rightly rather proud of it!

Today the garden is maintained through the hard work and dedication of our gardening volunteers - and looks better than ever.

What do you think Mrs Smith's favourite flower was? 💭

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

Looking for something different to do this weekend

Looking for something different to do this weekend?

Mrs Smith's Cottage is a time capsule of rural Lincolnshire life, telling the story of the wonderful lady that lived here for 100 years. We are open between 12-4pm Friday-Monday, and we would love to welcome you.

Just drop by, or book online through our website using the link in our bio.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

On this day in 1974... Mrs Smith made 4lbs of appl

On this day in 1974... Mrs Smith made 4lbs of apple chutney! What a busy day. 🍎

In the cottage garden stands a cooking apple tree that can be traced back to well before the 1950s. Every year it bears some fruit, the same that Mrs Smith would've used in her recipes.

We sell apple chutney made to her recipe in our shop - have you tried it yet? 🍽

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

On this day in 1978... Mrs Smith had workers round

On this day in 1978... Mrs Smith had workers round to dig the drain for her new indoor toilet.

In the mid 1960s, the cottage was condemned as unfit for human habitation. The addition of the indoor toilet was part of a series of measures that allowed the property to evade demolition.

The cottage eventually went on to become a listed building in 1987. And we are very glad it did!

Pop in today and experience this small slice of history for yourselves. We are open 12-4pm: just drop-in or book online.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

Thank you to our lovely visitors so far this weeke

Thank you to our lovely visitors so far this weekend!

Haven't visited us yet? Mrs Smith's Cottage is a time capsule of rural Lincolnshire life, telling the story of the wonderful lady that lived here for 100 years. We are open between 12-4pm Friday-Monday, and we hope to see you soon.

Just drop by, or book online through our website using the link in our bio.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

On this day in 1980... Mrs Smith's television lost

On this day in 1980... Mrs Smith's television lost its picture.

Mrs Smith acquired her television in 1973, which was about 5 years before running water was installed in her cottage! What do you think she watched? 💭

We are open for your visits this weekend (Sat, Sun & Mon) between 12-4pm! For further information, and to book online, head to our website through the link in our bio.

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

Our spooky spider trail is now up in the cottage..

Our spooky spider trail is now up in the cottage... pop along and find them all.

We are open this weekend (Sat, Sun & Mon) between 12-4pm for your visits. Just pop in or book online!

@heartoflincs @visitlincolnshire

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Address: Mrs Smith’s Cottage, 3 East Road, Navenby, Lincolnshire, LN5 0EP

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