BROWN'S PANORAMA

Is a bird’s eye view of Louth and the surrounding area, framed in the time warp of a busy sunny day. Painted in 1844 from the top of St. James’ Church Spire this contemporary nationally

important town panorama is on display in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall. No other town hall in the country has a comparable asset. The panorama was painted by William Brown and is a remarkable 360 degrees panorama on two oil on linen canvasses each 9 feet by 6 feet. After William Brown died in 1859 the two paintings disappeared. They were rediscovered in 1948 by Mayor Alex Slack who purchased them for the town with the aid of the National Art-Collections Fund.

Hubbard’s Hills

Hubbard’s Hills is a picturesque steep sided valley formed by glacial melt waters. It has beech clad sides, a grassy floor and the river Lud flows through. It has been public parkland since 1907 and is much loved and used for recreation and study.

Riverhead and Canal

A restored warehouse at the canal basin, a Louth Navigation

Trust Heritage Centre, Towpath walk.

St. James’ Church Spire

St. James’ Church Spire is a nationally acclaimed fifteenth century perpendicular church with a sixteenth century crocketted spire. It is 295 feet high which makes it the highest church spire in England. It is a busy tourist attraction and is open from Monday to Saturday and during services on Sunday.

Westgate Fields

Westgate Fields is a public amenity area along the south bank of the river Lud.

Town Hall

Imposing mid-nineteenth century building with magnificent ballroom and Compton theatre organ.