Rod Collins

Humberston Abbey once sat by what is now Humberston church and was originally founded in 1160.
Sadly, there’s nothing left now but a scheduled field next to the church - however, a lack of surviving material doesn’t mean there isn’t a wealth of fascinating historical information
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Katie Price in Lincoln ~ Jordan in Lincolnshire !
Yes folks it’s true, legendary celebrity and glamour model Katie Price was in the hallowed shire of Lincolnshire !
She came to do a book signing at 5pm at WH Smith in Lincoln and who just happened to be in Lincoln today
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Is Fernando Alonso Better than Felipe Massa at Ferrari ?
That and much more in the latest round up of the week - winners and losers time again folks
Who’s hot and who’s not ?
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Birdwatching & Photography at Worlaby Carrs in Lincolnshire.
A couple of recent trips to this renowned spot in the last week means it’s well worth a provisional write up
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What Do Flies Do ?
The thought came to me whilst looking at a fly in a contemplative mood, that is to say I was in a contemplative mood not sure how the fly felt, what exactly is the purpose of the fly ?
Mother Nature does everything for a reason . . .
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Sherlock Holmes ~ New TV Series ~ Good or Bad ?
Last night the BBC aired a new television series featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, it was set in modern day 2010 . . .
As a life long fan of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Consulting Detective I felt I simply couldn’t face it but last night, like a moth to a flame . . .
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In the 14th century Somerton Castle in Lincolnshire had a Royal Visitor - that is to say a King Imprisoned !
King John II of France was imprisoned at Somerton Castle between 1359
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Amazing Newspaper Headlines & Articles which Stop You in Your Tracks
I saw a headline in a newspaper and almost did a double take - couldn’t believe what I was reading - a classic
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Humberston Radar Station ~ WWII early Warning in Lincolnshire
In 1941 a Chain Home Low early warning station was established at Humberston in Lincolnshire ~ I set about trying to track the site down today.
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Somerby By Bigby Village and Church History.
Firstly, this tiny village is not to be confused with Somerby near Grantham, secondly it’s not to be confused with Somersby of Tennyson fame
That cleared up we can begin . . .
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The Strange Ways of Country Folk & Other Tales
I wasn’t really sure how to title this as it’s just a catch up article of the day as I have a picture I wanted to use.
Today was split into two . . .
[edit] Caution, picture which some may possibly find a little upsetting
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What is Killing the Honey Bees ~ The Varroa Mite
I was given an insight into the dreadful Varroa Mite which is decimating the bee population - here’s the article with original photographs.
Please do give this a read and your support - many thanks
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Did the Knights Templar have a Presence in Aylesby, Lincolnshire ?
I was out and about yesterday having just revisited Aylesby Church I found myself on the Barton Street when I noticed a small lane which was no entry from my direction - the name had me seeking an opportunity to do a U Turn and go back in order to find the entrance to this lane - here’s why
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Long Lost Buildings in Grimsby Lincolnshire
My interest in local history began with a search for a possible missing building, a great deal has happened since then, many roads have been travelled and much learnt along the way. In that tradition I am proud to present a guest article written by Neville Sisson - our own Amiguru.
It’s extremely interesting and I urge all ‘non-historical’ regulars to give it a read - is very well researched, superbly written (of course) and a genuine mystery.
That’s it from me - over now to Neville to whom I’m massively indebted
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How to Grow Courgettes and Tales from a Kitchen Garden
They say it’s not so much the growing of courgettes as the eating of them subsequently that’s the problem - personally I don’t seem to have much difficulty with either side of the equation.
I took a picture and I like it because it shows the very new and the very old - it’s also a post with little or nothing to do with grwoing your own courgettes !
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Your Card has Been Declined !
Words I’d never thought to hear - granted I’m not a big debit card user but nonetheless - Your Card has Been Declined
Aye Caramba !
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