Sleaford in Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Welcome to Sleaford
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 4, 2026
1. Welcome to Sleaford Marker, Side One
Enjoy idyllic walks along the River Slea and a great selection of independent shops, pubs and cafιs. Don't miss The Hub, the UK's largest exhibition space for craft, design and making.
Visit Navigation House, a refurbished canal company office, for more visitor information and a wide selection of walks and leaflets covering the area.
The coming of the Railway to Sleaford in the 1850's took over the main transportation of goods from the canal trade that started with the Sleaford Navigation Company in 1794.
To mark the opening of Sleaford Railway Station in 1857 celebrations were organised, businesses closed and over 700 men from the area were invited to a free lunch on the cricket field.
The station offices were opened on the 15th June 1857 by the Boston, Sleaford and Midland Countries Railway.
Topics. This historical marker
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Location. 52° 59.737′ N, 0° 24.603′ W. Marker is in Sleaford, England, in Lincolnshire. It is on Station Road. The marker is located just outside the railway station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Station Road, Sleaford, England NG34 7LF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sleaford (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mansion House (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Bristol Water Fountain (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 4, 2026
2. Welcome to Sleaford Marker, Side Two
Photographed by JMJ Co., circa 1908
3. Sleaford general views postcard
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 5, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
