Bassetlaw in North Nottinghamshire, has a diverse and significant Christian heritage characterized by independent thinking, passion, and the pursuit of tolerance.

Mayflower Pilgrims
Who? Some of the most well-known Mayflower Pilgrims came from places in and around North Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England. These people were religious separatists, who wanted to break away from the Church of England to form their own church because they disagreed with how the Church and the State wanted them to…

Local stories
Bassetlaw is full of stories! There are lots that we know, and we want to share those with you – maybe you’ve already heard of the Mayflower Pilgrims, or you know about the Dukeries. You might even have heard the one about Robin Hood… As well as the ones we know, we also think there are…

International legacies
Inspiring people have travelled from rural Bassetlaw in North Nottinghamshire, England, all over the world, taking with them their hopes and dreams, their beliefs and traditions. Bassetlaw Christian Heritage want to explore and share stories of faith and roots connected with our region that create for us our distinctive and special heritage. The most well-known…