Lincoln was instrumental in the invention of a machine that saved thousands of lives during the First World War. By 1915, trench fighting was well established and the Great War had become a stalemate. If either side tried to cross No-Man’s Land the barbed wire would stop the soldiers in their…
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If you're looking to fill your social feed with creative content, we've selected some of the best Instagram spots in Lincoln. Sharing your travel adventures on social media has become an essential part of life for most people. Instagram feeds are full of impressive travel shots, with photographers…
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Lincolnshire played an important role in the iconic journey the Mayflower Pilgrims. It was nearly 400 years ago that this group set of in search of freedom in the New World. The East of England was the original home of the Mayflower Pilgrims and Lincolnshire has some incredible links to their…
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Known as the ‘grandfather of the digital world’, George Boole is a legendary mathematician - and one of Lincoln’s greatest minds. On the 2 November 1815, George Boole was born on Silver Street in Lincoln. A self-taught philosopher, logician and mathematician, Boole was just 16 years old when he got…
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Lincolnshire’s contribution to the First World War can be typified in the romantic story of Daisy Lavender; a munitionette who helped build the first aircraft of the Royal Air Force in 1918. Daisy Lavender was born on 21 March 1893 in Kingston upon Thames to parents Annie and George. George was a…
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Éamon de Valera was possibly the most famous and influential Irish statesman of modern times. The evening of 3 February 1919, Éamon, along with two other Irish rebels, dramatically escaped from Lincoln Prison. But why were they inside and how did they get out? When the First World War started many…
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Legend has it that one day the Devil was in a frolicsome mood, and sent two naughty creatures to cause mischief on Earth. After allegedly stopping at Chesterfield, twisting the spire of St Mary and All Saints Church, the two imps went to Lincoln to wreak havoc in the city's Cathedral. Upon…
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On the 17 May 1943, 617 Squadron were returning home to RAF Scampton airfield after a successful mission in the Ruhr Valley; the heart of industrial Germany. The Möhne dam in Germany’s Ruhr Valley had been a destination of choice for attack by the British forces since as far back as 1943. Its…
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Lincolnshire Day takes place on the 1st October every year. Dating back to 2006, this commemorative event celebrates the history, tradition and culture of the county. Lincolnshire Day marks the anniversary of the Lincolnshire Uprising, a religious rebellion that began in 1536. When Henry V111…
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Join us for a journey through Lincoln’s rich heritage at the Festival of History, an exciting new event aiming to bring the city’s history to life. From Saturday 4 May to Monday 6 May, you will be able to delve into Lincoln’s past through a range of immersive activities spread across the city. This…
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