John Herridge
@john-herridge.bsky.social
Fascinated by the past and English language trends, Local history of Lincoln & Salisbury UK. Music of Aimee Mann, Joni & Brian Wilson.
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 11:06 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
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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
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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
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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
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I made a page that lets you move the the center point of the Mercator projection. clemensv.github.io/mercator/
Mercator Map — Rotate Under Center
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August 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I made a page that lets you move the the center point of the Mercator projection. clemensv.github.io/mercator/
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Discover the early life in Lincoln of George Boole in our booklet. Available at Lindum Books Bailgate and Steep Hill Bookshop, Jews Court, as well as direct from us. bit.ly/45TrkIQ
June 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Discover the early life in Lincoln of George Boole in our booklet. Available at Lindum Books Bailgate and Steep Hill Bookshop, Jews Court, as well as direct from us. bit.ly/45TrkIQ
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Very much the place to be for the aristocracy and aspiring County families in the 19th century. SoL's Andrew Walker tells the story in Hello Lincoln bit.ly/4jt6kvw
Lincoln’s Assembly Rooms
In this article from The Survey of Lincoln, Andrew Walker examines a long-established social venue on Bailgate. Lincoln’s surviving assembly rooms is one o...
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May 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Very much the place to be for the aristocracy and aspiring County families in the 19th century. SoL's Andrew Walker tells the story in Hello Lincoln bit.ly/4jt6kvw
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Our AGM is at 10am on Sat 14th June; St Hugh's Church Hall, Monks Road, followed by talks. Doors open from 9.30 with tea/coffee and an opportunity to join or renew membership and to buy various booklets published by the SoL at reduced prices. All welcome!
May 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Our AGM is at 10am on Sat 14th June; St Hugh's Church Hall, Monks Road, followed by talks. Doors open from 9.30 with tea/coffee and an opportunity to join or renew membership and to buy various booklets published by the SoL at reduced prices. All welcome!
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Lots of useful and original content here. historicengland.org.uk/local/locati...
Lincoln (district) - Local Heritage Hub | Historic England
Uncover the local history and heritage that makes your local area so special
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May 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Lots of useful and original content here. historicengland.org.uk/local/locati...
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Our May contribution to the Lincoln Independent can be read here. bit.ly/4dAMKwn High Bridge in #Lincoln and its 'restoration' in 1902. Not everyone approved!
May 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Our May contribution to the Lincoln Independent can be read here. bit.ly/4dAMKwn High Bridge in #Lincoln and its 'restoration' in 1902. Not everyone approved!
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A presentation on Lincoln Trams by Andrew Blow is the next Local History Cafe event. 13th June bit.ly/3EZYM5w
Local History Cafe: The Lincoln Trams between 1882 and 1929 – City of Lincoln Council
local history cafe
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May 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A presentation on Lincoln Trams by Andrew Blow is the next Local History Cafe event. 13th June bit.ly/3EZYM5w
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Coming soon on 9th May, a talk by AndrewWalker on - Alderman's Walk and George Glasier, a Victorian champion of the West Common- Part of the Lincoln Local History cafe programme. Details here. bit.ly/4m1RIWI
Local History Cafe: Alderman's Walk and George Glasier – City of Lincoln Council
history lecture talk community heritage west end west common
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May 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Coming soon on 9th May, a talk by AndrewWalker on - Alderman's Walk and George Glasier, a Victorian champion of the West Common- Part of the Lincoln Local History cafe programme. Details here. bit.ly/4m1RIWI
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Andrew Walker tells the story of the 1930s Central Market and the old Butter Market. bit.ly/4cUfJuq
May 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Andrew Walker tells the story of the 1930s Central Market and the old Butter Market. bit.ly/4cUfJuq
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Prof Andrew Jackson's Living Lincoln, a virtual literary trail in the footsteps of Bernard Samuel Gilbert, has now been extended. livinglincoln.co.uk
Living Lincoln - a literary trail
Living Lincoln is a historic literary trail based on the writings of Bernard Samuel Gilbert in 1914. It is part of the 2025 Lincoln History Month in association with Visit Lincoln.
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May 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Prof Andrew Jackson's Living Lincoln, a virtual literary trail in the footsteps of Bernard Samuel Gilbert, has now been extended. livinglincoln.co.uk
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Upcoming event on 3rd May.- Learning in Lincoln
Short talks examining school buildings from the Victorian period, and further education in the 20thc. Tickets available here bit.ly/42YSOK7 and Central Library, and Jews Court
Short talks examining school buildings from the Victorian period, and further education in the 20thc. Tickets available here bit.ly/42YSOK7 and Central Library, and Jews Court
Learning in Lincoln: A History of the City's Education Buildings
A series of short afternoon talks introduced by Dr Andrew Walker
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April 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Upcoming event on 3rd May.- Learning in Lincoln
Short talks examining school buildings from the Victorian period, and further education in the 20thc. Tickets available here bit.ly/42YSOK7 and Central Library, and Jews Court
Short talks examining school buildings from the Victorian period, and further education in the 20thc. Tickets available here bit.ly/42YSOK7 and Central Library, and Jews Court