With so much history surrounding Lincoln, it’s no surprise that the city is the subject of a number of spinetingling ghost stories. Once home to medieval beheadings, cold blooded murder and capital punishment, Lincoln is haunted by a somewhat gruesome past. Dare to explore the city after dark, and…
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England is home to some of the oldest buildings in the world – and you will find some fantastic historic houses in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire holds some of the most fascinating history in the country, much of which is connected to the architecture you see today. You’ll find tales of success…
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One of the most picturesque areas in Lincoln, Bailgate sits at the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. Situated just off Castle Square, the Bailgate area consists of a series of narrow streets, connecting the medieval Cathedral to the Roman-built Newport Arch. Just a stone’s throw away from the city’s…
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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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The Lincolnshire flag is flown with pride across the county. You can see it along the coast, out in the countryside and within the city of Lincoln. The flag was created in 2005, following a competition run by BBC Radio Lincolnshire. Local resident Michelle Andrews designed the winning creation…
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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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The remarkable Nichola de la Haye stands out as a Lincolnshire hero. As Constable of Lincoln Castle, she played a vital part 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…
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