Survey of Lincoln
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Our aim is to record, study & raise awareness of the archaeology & history of the City of Lincoln. Each year we publish a themed booklet with contributions by local authors. https://www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk/
For all those interested in the history of sport in #Lincoln -from golf to tennis, rowing to swimming - out now. Local stockists: Lindum Books, 4 Bailgate, & Steep Hill Bookshop, 2-3 Steep Hill (Wed-Sat). More here bit.ly/48FlhaK
December 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
For all those interested in the history of sport in #Lincoln -from golf to tennis, rowing to swimming - out now. Local stockists: Lindum Books, 4 Bailgate, & Steep Hill Bookshop, 2-3 Steep Hill (Wed-Sat). More here bit.ly/48FlhaK
It's a sporting Saturday tomorrow! And our new book about sports sites in Lincoln is published. Details of the many sports covered and how to get a copy, here. bit.ly/4iCwUUe
The Survey of Lincoln - Sporting Sites in Lincoln
SPORTING SITES IN LINCOLN:
A HISTORY OF THE CITY’S SPORTS GROUNDS
Editors: Andrew Walker, Donald Nannestad, Ian Nannestad
Many of Lincoln’s inhabitants have enjoyed over time a wide range of sports, ...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It's a sporting Saturday tomorrow! And our new book about sports sites in Lincoln is published. Details of the many sports covered and how to get a copy, here. bit.ly/4iCwUUe
A reminder of our 2025 book launch at 10am this Saturday the 6th Dec. All welcome at St Hugh's Church Hall. Details here: www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A reminder of our 2025 book launch at 10am this Saturday the 6th Dec. All welcome at St Hugh's Church Hall. Details here: www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk
The launch of this year's publication is this coming Saturday! This piece in Hello Lincoln. bit.ly/4ozTSga
New book explores Lincoln’s sports grounds
A new book - Sporting Sites in Lincoln: A History of the City’s Sports Grounds - is being launched this Saturday, December 6, Two of the book's three edito...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The launch of this year's publication is this coming Saturday! This piece in Hello Lincoln. bit.ly/4ozTSga
An opportunity to visit the beautiful St. Mary's Guildhall and the church of St. Mary le Wigford while visiting the medieval markets. bit.ly/4pGGyHJ
Four-day Medieval Christmas Market set to return to Lincoln
There will be traders selling handmade leatherware, jewellery, glassware, artwork and so much more
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December 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
An opportunity to visit the beautiful St. Mary's Guildhall and the church of St. Mary le Wigford while visiting the medieval markets. bit.ly/4pGGyHJ
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Just over a week to go to the launch of our 2025 publication. Saturday Dec 6th, at St Hugh’s Church Hall, Monks Road. Details here: www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Just over a week to go to the launch of our 2025 publication. Saturday Dec 6th, at St Hugh’s Church Hall, Monks Road. Details here: www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk
Just over a week to go to the launch of our 2025 publication. Saturday Dec 6th, at St Hugh’s Church Hall, Monks Road. Details here: www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Just over a week to go to the launch of our 2025 publication. Saturday Dec 6th, at St Hugh’s Church Hall, Monks Road. Details here: www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk
Our 2025 publication is "Sporting sites in Lincoln: a history of the city's sports grounds". Details here www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Our 2025 publication is "Sporting sites in Lincoln: a history of the city's sports grounds". Details here www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk
Upcoming talk by SoL's Andrew Walker. Our book "Lincoln's Burial Grounds: Commemorating the City's Dead" will be on sale at a reduced rate.
October 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Upcoming talk by SoL's Andrew Walker. Our book "Lincoln's Burial Grounds: Commemorating the City's Dead" will be on sale at a reduced rate.
A "Greek" temple next to a Roman wall in Lincoln? Andrew Walker tells the story in September's Lincoln Independent here, page 15. bit.ly/4hsxzqT
October 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A "Greek" temple next to a Roman wall in Lincoln? Andrew Walker tells the story in September's Lincoln Independent here, page 15. bit.ly/4hsxzqT
In October's Lincoln Independent, p 17, our article on the end of W H Smith in the Cornhill in #Lincoln. But where was Smith's before? Read here bit.ly/4qcBbkH
October 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In October's Lincoln Independent, p 17, our article on the end of W H Smith in the Cornhill in #Lincoln. But where was Smith's before? Read here bit.ly/4qcBbkH
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Giant 'papestry' recreates one of city's oldest streets
#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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Artist recreating Lincoln street on giant roll of paper
Matthew Wright says capturing every detail of Lincoln's Bailgate will take up to six months.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Giant 'papestry' recreates one of city's oldest streets
#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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Join us at the Eliot Room at Lincoln Bishop University, from 2 pm on 5th October. Our presentation is on upon buildings constructed partly in response to the 1905 typhoid epidemic. bit.ly/4gFucwd
Local History Afternoon with a Watery Theme | Lincoln Book Festival
This session will showcase the publications of three local history societies. The Society for Lincolnshire…
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September 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Join us at the Eliot Room at Lincoln Bishop University, from 2 pm on 5th October. Our presentation is on upon buildings constructed partly in response to the 1905 typhoid epidemic. bit.ly/4gFucwd
Join us @surveyoflincoln.bsky.social, along with @lincolnrecsoc.bsky.social and the SLHA, on 5th October as part of Lincoln Book Festival. Details here: bit.ly/4gFucwd
Local History Afternoon with a Watery Theme | Lincoln Book Festival
This session will showcase the publications of three local history societies. The Society for Lincolnshire…
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September 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Join us @surveyoflincoln.bsky.social, along with @lincolnrecsoc.bsky.social and the SLHA, on 5th October as part of Lincoln Book Festival. Details here: bit.ly/4gFucwd
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One day to go until our next Open Day! Come along tomorrow to learn all about the single and joint honours History degrees on offer at Lincoln Bishop University.
For more information, and to register for the Open Day, see: www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/events/septo...
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For more information, and to register for the Open Day, see: www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/events/septo...
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Lincoln Bishop University September Open Day
Book your place now for our September Open Day!
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September 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
One day to go until our next Open Day! Come along tomorrow to learn all about the single and joint honours History degrees on offer at Lincoln Bishop University.
For more information, and to register for the Open Day, see: www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/events/septo...
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@lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social
For more information, and to register for the Open Day, see: www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/events/septo...
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@lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social
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Join us at Lincoln Bishop University tomorrow as part of Heritage Open Days. Explore the history of the institution through a series of talks and tours, a 'games jam', and a screening of the 1962 film 'The Wild and the Willing.'
Free and open to all to attend! 🎓🏫🗃️
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Free and open to all to attend! 🎓🏫🗃️
@lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Join us at Lincoln Bishop University tomorrow as part of Heritage Open Days. Explore the history of the institution through a series of talks and tours, a 'games jam', and a screening of the 1962 film 'The Wild and the Willing.'
Free and open to all to attend! 🎓🏫🗃️
@lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social
Free and open to all to attend! 🎓🏫🗃️
@lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social
A rare chance to see a screening of "The Wild and the Willing", filmed in #Lincoln in 1962. Tomorrow Saturday at 2pm, Bishop University. bit.ly/4nCeWT7
Board games, talks, tours and a film: explore the history and heritage of Lincoln Bishop University
You are invited to come and celebrate the heritage and architecture of Lincoln Bishop University as we enter a new era (with a new name!). Enjoy talks, tours, 'games jam' and a film screening of The W...
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September 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A rare chance to see a screening of "The Wild and the Willing", filmed in #Lincoln in 1962. Tomorrow Saturday at 2pm, Bishop University. bit.ly/4nCeWT7
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Heritage sites will open their doors for free
#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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Lincolnshire heritage open days include Sir Isaac Newton's school
People can explore Tattershall Castle and visit the former school of Sir Isaac Newton.
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September 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Heritage sites will open their doors for free
#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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SoL will be contributing to this session on 5th October. Book now! lincolnbookfestival.org/festival-pro...
Local History Afternoon with a Watery Theme | Lincoln Book Festival
This session will showcase the publications of three local history societies. The Society for Lincolnshire…
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September 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
SoL will be contributing to this session on 5th October. Book now! lincolnbookfestival.org/festival-pro...
Local History Cafe: The Ruston in the Blue Lagoon. Friday 5 September 6-7.30pm £3.50pp. The Grandstand, Saxilby Rd, Lincoln. The story of the rescue of what is now the world’s oldest working excavator from a watery grave. Book: LL.HH@lincoln.gov.uk
September 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Local History Cafe: The Ruston in the Blue Lagoon. Friday 5 September 6-7.30pm £3.50pp. The Grandstand, Saxilby Rd, Lincoln. The story of the rescue of what is now the world’s oldest working excavator from a watery grave. Book: LL.HH@lincoln.gov.uk
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There will be:
– A 'games jam', where teams will design board games
– Talks and tours by academics
– A 'history detectives' activity to match historic photographs of the campus to their present-day locations
– A screening of "The Wild and Willing" (1962), which was filmed in Lincoln
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– A 'games jam', where teams will design board games
– Talks and tours by academics
– A 'history detectives' activity to match historic photographs of the campus to their present-day locations
– A screening of "The Wild and Willing" (1962), which was filmed in Lincoln
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September 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
There will be:
– A 'games jam', where teams will design board games
– Talks and tours by academics
– A 'history detectives' activity to match historic photographs of the campus to their present-day locations
– A screening of "The Wild and Willing" (1962), which was filmed in Lincoln
🗃️
– A 'games jam', where teams will design board games
– Talks and tours by academics
– A 'history detectives' activity to match historic photographs of the campus to their present-day locations
– A screening of "The Wild and Willing" (1962), which was filmed in Lincoln
🗃️
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On 20th September, as part of Heritage Open Days, we will be hosting a day of events at @lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social. Come to celebrate the heritage and architecture of our campus with board games, talks, tours, and a film screening 🗃️
Full information: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...
Full information: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...
Board games, talks, tours and a film: explore the history and heritage of Lincoln Bishop University
You are invited to come and celebrate the heritage and architecture of Lincoln Bishop University as we enter a new era (with a new name!). Enjoy talks, tours, 'games jam' and a film screening of The W...
www.heritageopendays.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
On 20th September, as part of Heritage Open Days, we will be hosting a day of events at @lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social. Come to celebrate the heritage and architecture of our campus with board games, talks, tours, and a film screening 🗃️
Full information: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...
Full information: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...
Pelham Bridge in #Lincoln has been carrying traffic for 68 years. Andrew Walker of SoL looks back at its construction and official opening in 1958. bit.ly/4mTQ2hs
The opening of Pelham Bridge
Andrew Walker of The Survey of Lincoln examines the late Queen Elizabeth II’s first official visit to the city as monarch – and probably her wettest – on J...
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August 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Pelham Bridge in #Lincoln has been carrying traffic for 68 years. Andrew Walker of SoL looks back at its construction and official opening in 1958. bit.ly/4mTQ2hs
Reminders of Lincoln's old foundries visible today in city streets. More in Hello Lincoln. bit.ly/4eYD9zY #streetfurniture
July 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Reminders of Lincoln's old foundries visible today in city streets. More in Hello Lincoln. bit.ly/4eYD9zY #streetfurniture
Some of our members enjoyed a tour of the test pits in the Malandry, site of the mediaeval Leper Hospital of the Holy Innocents, in #Lincoln, revealing structures and finds. Thanks to Lindsay Johnson and the Local Landscapes and Hidden Histories project funded by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Some of our members enjoyed a tour of the test pits in the Malandry, site of the mediaeval Leper Hospital of the Holy Innocents, in #Lincoln, revealing structures and finds. Thanks to Lindsay Johnson and the Local Landscapes and Hidden Histories project funded by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social