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Tintype Photography

This month we’re going back to the early days of vintage photography with James Millar, founder of The Tintype Studio near Saxby. James specialises in the art and alchemy of tintype photography – also known as wet plate photography – for his authentic portraiture Booof! At photographer James Millar’s command, the studio lights fire and a snap of eye-fuzzying light illuminates the whole room. This isn’t a typical photographic studio though, with all the latest fancy digital camera tech. James specialises in tintype photography, a deliciously analogue 19th century technique with a unique aesthetic that’s evocative and beautiful. It’s tricky to say how many people in Britain still retain the ability to make a tintype photograph, but James reckons there...

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Local to the Core: Stamford’s Orchards

Stamford Community Orchard Group is working hard to ensure the continuation of our local heritage varieties and to provide everyone...

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50 Years of Rutland Sinfonia

This month we celebrate half a century of Rutland Sinfonia as well as musical talent elsewhere in the county, beginning...

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Boughton House

This month Northamptonshire’s Boughton House opens up its magnificent grounds to visitors in order to allow everyone to enjoy England’s...

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Pubs in Stamford

This month we’re raising a glass to an important part of Stamford’s history in the form of its coaching inns,...

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Anne Davies: 40 Year of Broadcasting

After four decades in TV and on the radio, Anne Davies is keen to instil her experience in the next...

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Weddings in Rutland

College sweethearts Jade and Dan tied the knot at Normanton Church before celebrating with family and friends at The Barnsdale’s...

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Shakespeare at Stamford’s Tolethorpe Hall

Tolethorpe Hall – home to the Stamford Shakespeare Company – returns for a new season of quality theatre in the...

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Stamford Weddings: Laragh and Paul

View more images by Liz Greenhalgh Photography (07739 853413, www.lizgreenhalgh.co.uk) in our June edition, at https://www.pridemagazines.co.uk/stamford/view-magazines?magazine=June-2025. Laragh and Paul’s intimate...

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Visiting Lamport Hall

If a story is worth telling, it’s worth telling well, and that’s exactly the philosophy with which the team at...

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Rutland Water – A Deep Dive

An A-Z of the most famous attraction in England’s smallest county A is for Aerial ViewBack in the 1960s the demand...

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Stamford History: Tailoring the Town

Stamford historian Philippa Massey presents her latest talk in April, the fourth in her series about the town’s bygone artisans...

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Local History: Rockingham Castle

Perched above the Welland Valley, Rockingham Castle is a remarkable blend of medieval strength and Tudor elegance. A royal fortress...

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The History of Brown’s Hospital

This year represents 550 years since the founding of Browne’s Hospital on Stamford’s Broad Street. The almshouses are a Grade...

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National Bread Week with Hambleton Bakery

Use your loaf this month and mark Real Bread Week by reminding yourself how artisan bakeries such as Hambleton Bakery...

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Spring Events at Burghley House

As the morning sun breaks through misty winter skies, Burghley House looks as enchanting as ever, promising a year of...

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Test Drive: Range Rover Sport P510e

The Range Rover Sport P510e seamlessly blends electrified efficiency with robust performance, offering a luxurious driving experience with eco-conscious credentials...

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Property in Stamford: Riverbanks in Tinwell

As new year approaches, Claire and Steve are mulling over a Hogmanay-themed get-together with their neighbours. They’ll have little choice...

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The Old Hall in Rutland: Luxury Living

Explore the exquisite Old Hall in Manton, a stunning luxury home showcasing elegant grounds and rich history in Rutland, currently on...

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In the Garden with Bunny

Far from being a time to put your feet up, for keen gardeners autumn presents a good opportunity to put...

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Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024

From Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th September, Defender Burghley Horse Trials will return to the parkland of Stamford’s Burghley House....

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Harmony with the Hornbeams

A magnificent old Hornbeam tree in the client’s garden was the inspiration for Robert Johnson Garden Design’s recent project in...