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Lincolnshire and the Mayflower Pilgrims

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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Lincolnshire: Home of the Dambusters

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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What is Lincolnshire Day?

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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More to explore at the Lincoln Festival of History

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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30 free things to do in Lincoln and Lincolnshire

Having fun doesn't have to break the bank. If you're looking for free things to do in Lincoln, we've compiled a list of some of the best activities on offer in and around the city - many of which won't cost you a penny! The Stonebow is one of the most important late medieval gateways still standing…

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What is Magna Carta?

History writer and chair of trustees at Lincoln Drill Hall, Phil Hamlyn Williams, shares with us the importance of Magna Carta and its links with Lincoln. It could so easily have been lost. For ten short weeks in the summer of 1215, a charter carrying King John’s seal tied his hands. He hated it…

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What is Steampunk?

You may be familiar with the term, but what is Steampunk exactly? We spoke to the Chair of the Victorian Steampunk Society, Major Thadeus Tinker (aka John Naylor), to find out more. The Asylum Steak Punk Festival is the largest steampunk festival in the world. Hosted at Lincoln Castle, the…

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What is the Charter of the Forest?

The Charter of the Forest, sealed on 6th November 1217, is an incredibly important medieval document with a history woven into the city of Lincoln. The Charter of the Forest, sealed on 6th November 1217, is an incredibly important medieval document with a history woven into the city of Lincoln…

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William Marshal - England's Greatest Knight

William Marshal has been dubbed “England’s greatest knight” – and probably the most loyal. William Marshal’s remarkable life is the stuff of a blockbuster movie. ​He served five English kings from Henry II through to his grandson Henry III, and was 70 years old at the time of the 1217 Battle of…

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Nichola de la Haye: The Woman Who Saved England

The remarkable Nichola de la Haye stands out as a Lincolnshire hero. As Constable of Lincoln Castle, she was vital in winning the 1217 Battle of Lincoln. In an age when women were little more than the property of their husbands, barred from public life with their lives unrecorded, Nichola de la Haye…

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