Yarborough Camp ~ A Roman Fort in Lincolnshire
Yarborough Camp ~ Roman Hillfort in Lincolnshire
As part of a recent historical tour I took with Chris Keyworth I visited a hill fort at Croxton
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Archive for February, 2010
Wrawby Church a Look at St Mary’s church in Lincolnshire
St Mary’s church in Wrawby is in the north of Lincolnshire alongside the historic market town of Brigg.
If you’re coming from a southerly direction then it’s a glorious route along the A1084 - classic Lincolnshire territory
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Does History Matter ~ is History a Thing of the Past !
Does History Matter or is it a thing of the past (groan - sorry)
A test photograph at home today had me thinking whilst spending most of the afternoon in Bradley Woods
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Who’s the Most Successful Football Player in the World ?
Who’s the Most Successful Football Player in the World ?
Well, it isn’t Ashley Cole he’s just been dumped.
Let’s take at look who and what else breaking out and who or what is breaking rocks !
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Stallingborough Manor House in Lincolnshire
The Manor House at Stallingborough is, sadly, no longer in existence but it has left a footprint and a lengthy history.
This article aims to bring together as much of that history as possible
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The Modern Domesday Book 2010
The Modern Domesday Book
Regular readers will be aware of the oft quoted Domesday Book of 1086 but today we turn to the up to date version.
We can now see what has changed since 1977
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Metal Detecting in Lincolnshire ~ What a Day !
What a day I had today, I know it’s extravagant after a super day yesterday, but I’ll say it again . . . What a Day !
A glorious day out metal detecting in Lincolnshire - next to Abbey Clancy’s boyfriend I must be the luckiest man alive
See the results of my first ever trip with a metal detector
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Roman Grimsby ~ Cartergate Archaeology ~ A Site Report
The Romans in Grimsby
Today I was fortunate to visit a working dig at Cartergate in Grimsby where the archaeologists have unearthed traces of Roman occupation.
It was a great day and hugely interesting
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Feverdogg’s Latest CD Review
Feverdogg have a 4 track cd completed with 2 brand new tracks.
Your host was lucky enough to get an advance copy today and it’s good, very good in fact
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Nocton Fen ~ Birdwatching & Photography ~ Visitors Guide
Nocton Fen is just is just to the south-east of Lincoln and is where I was yesterday with my brother.
Another fantastic day out in Lincolnshire
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Kirmington Bunkers ~ A Look at the Extensive Remains of Wartime Buildings
Kirmington Bunkers Mission: To find and Record.
Mission successful !
This area is remarkable in the number of wartime building still extant in and around the area
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Is the Euro Dead ~ Has Time Been Called on the EU Currency ?
Is the Euro Dead ?
Can I hear the distant sound of the Death Knell being rung for the European Currency ?
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I Forgot Valentine’s Day ~ You Must Be a Man
I forgot Valentine’s Day
Well, I guess that must mean you’re a man - I too forgot about it but thankfully there’s no repercussions for me
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Scartho Church ~ Pictures and Historical Research
St Giles church in Scartho, now a suburb of Grimsby, is notable for the fine Saxon tower.
I was there today on a cold but gloriously bright day
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New Gallery Feature
I’ve spent a day trapped inside due to the snow so thought I’d put it to good use and set up a proper picture gallery
What a nightmare
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Searby Church in Lincolnshire Pictures & History
St Nicholas church in Searby Lincolnshire sits resplendent on the edge of the Wolds between Caistor and Brigg.
It’s a beautiful and peaceful spot
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