Tim Purcell’s film, Flinders – Unchartered Waters

Tim Purcell’s film, Flinders – Unchartered Waters

17/09/2023

Proposals for a dramatic feature film about the famous explorer and a campaign to make him a posthumous Fellow of the Royal Society are in the pipeline.

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We have a date !

We have a date !

06/08/2023

The remains of a Lincolnshire explorer credited with naming Australia will be reburied in his home village in 2024. Saturday 13th July 2024 is the date set aside for the reburial, with a weekend from 12th to the 14th of activities to mark the special occasion.

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Funding boost !

Funding boost !

03/08/2023

Donington’s Bring Matthew Flinders home campaign wins £35,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

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Work begins !

Work begins !

20/07/2023

Plans are now in preparation for the reinterment which is to be in the North Aisle of the Church - adjacent to the Flinders Stained Glass Window. The preparation work has already started following Church permissions. This involves an archaeological survey of this part of the church and to be present during the dig. The design and creation of an appropriate Ledger Stone for on top of the grave to provide an appropriate and permanent tribute to this great man is already underway, with the stone coming from Ireland to match other ledgers in the church.

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He's coming home!

He's coming home!

17/10/2019

Its been confirmed that Flinders' remains will be reinterred at St Mary and the Holy Rood Church in Donington. This has been agreed by Lincoln Cathedral and the Faculties. We are excited to plan for his return, with your help, and make the long weekend event in 2024 something Donington can be proud of. Watch this space for more details!

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