Horncastle Civic Society is planning to create a new exhibition to celebrate the town's interesting history - and they could be looking to the public to gather some nostalgic pieces to display.

The idea is only in the early stages and the decision on exactly what will appear in the exhibition has yet to be agreed.

But one piece that is likely to be included is a 19th century lithograph, featured in The News last week.

It is by famous artist James Pollard and features a hand-painted scene from Horncastle's Great August Horse Fair.

A local historian discovered it in an antique dealers in London and could not find a trace of it in any museums, despite it being by a well-known artist.

Chairman of the Society, Bob Pendall, contacted The News after reading the article about the rare piece and is hoping to get permission to include it at the exhibition.

Since last week, historian Sheilagh Wilford says she has already been contacted by a local antiques dealer who was interested to hear about her find.

Further research has confirmed that James Pollard had actually visited Horncastle via train journey.

So it is likely he was actually there in the hustle and bustle of the town's famous horse fair.