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Lincoln Cathedral History: A Timeline of 950 Years

Lincoln Cathedral has been a centrepiece of English history for almost a millennium. Here’s a look at the timeline of Lincoln Cathedral’s remarkable history.

Magna Carta For Dummies

If you are living in Lincolnshire, there is a very good chance that you have heard of Magna Carta. What you ...

History of The Pilgrim Fathers in Lincolnshire

Although it is widely known that the Pilgrim Fathers set sail on the Mayflower in 1620 from Plymouth in search ...

Lincolnshire & The Invention Of The Tank

World War One is credited as being the first ‘modern’ war. Notorious for its huge loss of life, it used ...

Roman Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire was a Roman-occupied county for over three centuries. They built many forts during their stay, including at Ancaster, Caistor, ...

Magna Carta in Lincoln

Magna Carta is one of the most famous and influential documents, not only in Lincoln, but in English history. It ...

Lincoln Castle: A Brief History

Similar to the city itself, Lincoln Castle has a long and fascinating history. It began with William the Conqueror ordering ...

The Legend of the Lincoln Imp: Mischief Turned to Stone

Lincoln Cathedral is home to many wonders, but few capture the imagination like the Lincoln Imp. But where did the legend of the Lincoln Imp come from?

Lincoln’s Roman Heritage and Arches

The City of Lincoln has a remarkable, rich history, evident even to this day. While ancient roads and structures have ...

History of Lincoln Steep Hill

Steep Hill is one of the most visited places in the city of Lincoln in Lincolnshire, England. Steep Hill connects ...

Lincolnshire Aviation & History

The History of Lincolnshire Aviation Much is known about the role played by Lincolnshire’s aviation during World War II, including ...

Lincolnshire’s History and Heritage

Lincolnshire’s history and heritage is long and fascinating. This largely agricultural county has played an important role throughout British history. ...