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Lincolnshire -Church Towers and Minster
The Fens abound with churches and the Wolds have their minster.
Aug 291 min read
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Marsh Fen and Town South Lincolnshire and Beyond
After much work I have now published the full version of my book "Marsh Fen and Town South Lincolnshire and Beyond". It is a hard back book just under A4 size consisting of 450 pages, over 250,000 words and over 200 pictures and illustrations.
Jul 241 min read
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STAMFORD BULL RUNNING
In 1835 South Durham MP Joseph Pease succeeded in getting a Bill passed in Parliament ending bull baiting, dog fighting and cock fighting. But the annual Bull run in Stamford was to continue. Â Here I consider this, how this was resisted and then consider the consequences of a recent occurrence of a young bull running through the middle of Birmingham.
Jul 188 min read
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WORKING LIFE IN HOLLAND FEN IN 1867
An insight into the working life and accomodation in the 19th Century Lincolnshire Fens
Jul 42 min read
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THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE TO INDUSTRY IN LINCOLNSHIRE IN THE 19TH CENTURY
In 1890 the industry of Lincolnshire was described thus: “Lincolnshire being almost wholly an agricultural county the manufactures are,...
Jun 202 min read
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Sidebar – The Importance of Rare Breeds……. And their farmers.
The value of both rare breeds and those maintaining them is vastly underappreciated to the detriment of our food security.
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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Butterflies
If you wish a child to get interested in nature one of the most accessible areas for a child are insects. They are everywhere and with...
Jul 30, 20244 min read
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SCRIVELSBY HOME OF CHAMPIONS
In a quiet corner of Lincolnshire lies an ancient family that holds an historic role of nearly a thousand years longevity, “The Kings...
Sep 11, 20222 min read
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