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Lincoln


Have a walk round the newly regenerated Brayford Waterfront, visit the Old Castle or the cathedral, a Stunning view from the top of the catheral I was lucky enough to go up one day and could see for miles not sure it is still open but if you get a chance take it the long climb up the steps is worth it. The cathedral is also famous for its imp so beware.
Castle
In 1068, two years after the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times. For 900 years the castle was used as a court and prison with many being executed on the ramparts.
Lincoln Imp
According to a 14th-century legend two mischievous creatures called
imps were sent by satan to do evil work on Earth. After causing mayhem elsewhere in Northern England the two imps headed to Lincoln Cathedral where they smashed tables and chairs and tripped up the Bishop. When an angel came out of a book of hymns and told them to stop, one of the imps was brave and started throwing rocks at the angel but the other imp cowered under the broken tables and chairs. The angel turned the first imp to stone giving the second imp a chance to escape

CathedralLincoln ImpSteep Hill, LincolnCathedral from CastleCastleBrayfordCastle

If your in the Lincoln area you may want to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coninsgby



And near that the best castle in the land at Tattershall




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