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.
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RAF Lincolnshire Celebrating 100th Anniversary
In 2018, the Royal Air Force celebrated its 100th anniversary. Read our article below to see how Lincolnshire, England’s historical home of aviation, celebrated the occasion… RAF 100 in Lincolnshire From 1st April, RAF Lincolnshire has been celebrating the anniversary with many events taking place throughout Lincolnshire to help celebrate the momentous occasion. It is … Read more
5 Reasons Why Lincolnshire is a Great Place to Run a Business
Why is Lincolnshire a great place to run a business? Our county boasts a growing economy, has a diverse business base and offers affordable housing and beautiful countryside living; we are a haven for businesses and entrepreneurs. A Booming Tourism Trade Almost 20 million tourists visited Lincolnshire last year, according to the Scarborough Tourism Economic … Read more
Investigating The Paranormal In Lincolnshire
Ask someone what they know about paranormal investigations, or ‘ghost hunting’ as it is sometimes known, and they’ll probably tell you all about Most Haunted with Yvette Fielding. Shaky camera work and the occasional eerie noise in the night sums up most of these TV shows, which are aimed at glamorising the investigations for the … Read more
Lincolnshire Day
Lincolnshire Day began in 2006 with a petition to formally recognise the Lincolnshire Rising, a rebellion that began in Yorkshire in October 1536 as a protest against Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries and England’s separation from the Roman Catholic Church. Nine thousand Lincolnshire protesters marched to York, where Henry and his court were staying, … Read more
Autumn in Lincolnshire
From the turning of the leaves and fresh seasonal ingredients, to Halloween celebrations and wildlife migrations, autumn in Lincolnshire has a lot to offer. Autumn Festivals During autumn, there are plenty of great events to go along to and enjoy. Wild Food and Forest Folklore Day The Natural World Centre is hosting a Wild Food … Read more
Haunted Lincolnshire
Fancy doing you own paranormal investigations in Lincolnshire? The county is rich in history, folklore and spooky goings-on so grab your torch and start investigating haunted Lincolnshire! Gainsborough Old Hall Ghosts: The Old Grey Lady Dressed in Tudor clothes, the Old Grey Lady is believed to walk the corridors of the Gainsborough Old Hall. It … Read more
Investigating Our Food Miles
What are food miles? You’ve probably heard the term bandied around a lot lately but what does it really entail and does it really affect the food we eat? The idea of food miles having an impact on the food we consume came about in the 1990s in a document titled ‘The Food Miles Report: … Read more
Lincolnshire Breeds
Lincolnshire has a long and integrated association with food. Because of the large areas of arable land, the country is known for its horticultural and agricultural industries, producing one eighth of the UK’s food each year. Lincolnshire also produces a range of distinctive foods made from local ingredients, as well as products made from local wool and … Read more
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 may not know, however, is why it is so important and why residents of Lincoln celebrated its anniversary back in 2015. The history of the Magna Carta is fairly complex and there’s a lot to … Read more
Radio Lincolnshire – Find Your Local Station
Lincolnshire is one of the largest counties in the UK, so in order to provide a varied and comprehensive coverage of news, features and music, we have a large number of local radio stations available. Beverley FM A community radio station serving Beverley and the surrounding villages. http://beverleyfm.com/ 107.8 FM Compass FM Independent local … Read more
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 of a better life in America, how many know of the role both Boston and Gainsborough played in this important historical event? The Pilgrim Fathers in Lincolnshire During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Protestant … Read more
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 machines such as tanks and aeroplanes for the first time. The tank was developed and then manufactured here in Lincolnshire. Background to the invention of the tank In 1905, Richard Hornsby & Sons of Grantham … Read more
Roman Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire was a Roman-occupied county for over three centuries. They built many forts during their stay, including at Ancaster, Caistor, Louth, Stamford and Tattershall. The city of Lincoln, known as Lindum Colonia, became one of most important Roman garrison towns in England and, after York, was the second most northerly Roman outpost in England. It … Read more
Lincoln South Common And Its View of Lincoln
Panting relentlessly, eyes peeled for horse deposits and rabbit holes, I clamber up ‘my hill’. Once I reach the peak I turn around and look over the whole of Lincoln, the cathedral more pronounced than ever, the buildings on the Brayford waterfront visible. This is my favourite view over Lincoln and in my opinion (and … Read more
Magna Carta in Lincoln
Magna Carta is one of the most famous and influential documents, not only in Lincoln, but in English history. It was created during a period of civil war, in which many English barons had risen up in rebellion against the tyrannical rule of King John. It was an attempt by them to curb his excesses … Read more
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 building of the Castle in 1068. After his victory at the Battle of Hastings two years prior, he struggled with Anglo Saxon uprisings across the country. For almost five years, William and his army … Read more
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?
Student Guide to Lincoln University
The University of Lincoln, founded in 1992, is one of the rapidly progressing universities. It has been ranked as amongst the UK’s Top 50 of the Guardian University Guide for the first time in 2012. Lincolnshire or Lincs for short is located in the east of England. It is a historic county in the town … Read more
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 slowly been built upon over the centuries, there are still many areas and buildings in the city that bear prominent and unmistakable signs of its past. Roman Colonisation and Development Lincoln was a part of … Read more
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 Lincoln Uphill to the town centre and retail centre which are on the level plain. It was formerly known as Ermine Street and is currently being maintained by the Lincolnshire County Council. It was built … Read more
Arable Farming in Lincolnshire
Anyone who has been to or heard about Lincolnshire knows that it is renowned for its arable farming. In fact, Lincolnshire produces one eighth of the UK’s food and processes 70% of its fish. In addition, Lincolnshire also grows large amounts of barley, wheat, oilseed rape and sugar beet. To say that farming has shaped … Read more
Lincolnshire Aviation & History
The History of Lincolnshire Aviation Much is known about the role played by Lincolnshire’s aviation during World War II, including the famous Dambuster’s Raid made by Guy Gibson and his 617 Squadron from RAF Scampton. What is less well known is that, by the end of World War II, Lincoln had become a world leader … Read more
The Red Arrows
Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows is the aerobatic display team of the Royal Air Force. Today, the Red Arrows are based at RAF Scampton. The Red Arrows, however, were not the first RAF aerobatics team. History of the RAF Red Arrows The glory days of RAF jet aerobatics … Read more
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. Amongst other things, Lincolnshire is home to the very first Norman castle built in England, was birthplace to King Henry IV and has played a crucial role in two World Wars. Lincolnshire’s Roman History Lincolnshire … Read more
About Lincolnshire
Steeped in history and with a rich culture of food, festivals and family businesses, Lincolnshire has made its mark on the UK map. But where are we? You’d be surprised, as Lincolnshire folk, how often we have to explain to non-Lincolnshire folk just where our beautiful county is located. Many people aren’t even aware that our county … Read more