Rod Collins

Paul Digby ~ A Lincolnshire Artist
A look at the work of Paul Digby and his exhibition I saw recently . . .
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Humber Barrel
Being a scholarly lot no doubt many of you may well recall being sat in bed of an evening reading your 1773 edition of Lex Mercatoria Rediviva and coming across a strange term . . . “Hullo” I imagine you saying “What’s all this mean” . . .
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Cleethorpes in Pictures
Some photographs I took on a recent day out at the Lincolnshire seaside resort known locally as Meggies . . .
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Ghost Jumpers in Lincolnshire
The myths and legends of the mysterious ghostly figures who have been seen to jump to their death despite . . . already being dead !
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The Crafty Old Goat
Where does the saying come from ?
I’m not sure though I suspect I am one and that I found one the other day . . .
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The History of Broughton Church & Village
Historical information on the background of this Lincolnshire village . . .
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Strange Things That Happened in Grimsby
I came across something and thought . . . How times have changed
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The Habrough Chessman
A look at the chess piece from Habrough in Lincolnshire
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Paul Genney Local Author & Barrister
A review of the author’s first book, a novel called Pleading Guilty, did your heart sink when you read ‘Local Author’ ?
Mine always does - check this out . . .
The Defendant, Author and Criminal Barrister, Paul Genney Stands Accused of Being a ‘Local Author’
Let’s swear in a jury and hear the evidence . . .
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I’ve Got Vocal Paresis !
I’ve been at the hospital today having cameras shoved up my beak and down my throat . . . again . . .
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Pop Art Photography
This could be the perfect form of image for a blog . . .
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The Princess of Wales in Lincolnshire
Don’t worry this isn’t some gushy Princess Diana story, nor is it related to Grimsby Hospital, I’m talking about . . .
The last true born Princess of Wales and her one way journey into Lincolnshire . . .
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Chloe Twells Artist
A review of the new exhibition which has just opened of Lincolnshire artist Chloe Twells’ work
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The Broken Window Theory
What is it, does it ring true and can it lead to worldwide changes . . .
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Leasingham in Lincolnshire
A delve into the history of this small Lincolnshire village close to Lincoln and Sleaford
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A New Challenge in Life
I may well be considering a new, albeit non-earth-shattering challenge in my life, I wonder whether it’s worthwhile . . .
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The Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre in Lincolnshire
After a trip to the gallery in Caistor here’s a review and an answer to the question . . . is it worth going ?
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What to Do this Spring & Summer in Lincolnshire ?
It’s been a bit turbulent here for the last couple of months, the good ship SS Goldeneye has been in some choppy waters.
Quite beyond my expectation we’re now in calm waters with nothing but blue skies ahead.
It does beg the question though . . . .
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Elizabeth Allan ~ Hollywood Actress
A Lincolnshire girl who made it all the way from Skegness to Hollywood.
A brief look at her amazing life - a Lincolnshire Worthy indeed . . .
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The Lincoln Elk Motorcycle
A look at this fabulous early motorbike manufactured here in Lincolnshire in the early 1900s
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