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Join the Lincolnshire Police . . . CSI Lincolnshire

CSI Lincolnshire ~ sounds like a Channel 5 programme too far I know but . . .
Add to that Cliff Richard, aliens and dogging and you’ve another eclectic round up of what’s going up and what’s going down
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Reflections in the Snow

Reflections in the Snow
Thoughts, moods, photographs and reflections on a snow swept Lincolnshire ~ some very poignant and sad
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Welton Le Wold in Lincolnshire Church & Village History

Welton Le Wold in Lincolnshire Church & Village History
Beautifully nestled in the Lincolnshire Wolds some 3 or 4 miles to the west of Louth is the lovely little village and church of Welton Le Wold
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Kaldehall ~ A Missing Grimsby Mill ?

Kaldehall ~ What, when and where ?
Twas a cold and frosty morn which found your host absorbed in a dusty old tome when he came across something and thought . . .
Hullo, that’s queer !
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Little Egret in Lincolnshire ~ Quite a Sight

Little Egrets in Lincolnshire
Quite an exciting morning today, thought I’d take a walk in the bitterly cold wind and glaring sunshine.
Not long into said perambulation I saw something strange . . .
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Lady GaGa’s Lingerie & Other Startling Things

Lady GaGa has blown £7,000 on thongs and bras - so much for a period of austerity.
Still seeing as how she’s normally photographed in her knickers I presume it’s all tax deductible though :)
What else has succeeded and, likewise, failed this week
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What’s Happened to All the Thrushes ?

What’s happened to the Song Thrush and the Mistle Thrush ?
Once a very common bird in Britain it seems, to me at least, that they’ve become almost scarce now !
Why do they seem to be disappearing ?
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Nocton Church & Village History

The history that surrounds the Lincolnshire village of Nocton and it’s church
The small village of Nocton is one of great historic interest, once the home of a Prime Minister and with a nearby abbey that was founded by King Stephen
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Who Killed Minnie Mouse & Other Things ?

A disturbing photograph begs the question . . . Who Killed Minnie Mouse ?
Some random thoughts as well as . . .
Warning: The following article contains a photograph some may find distressing
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Branston Hall History & The Ghost of Branston Hall

The History of Branston Hall and . . . The Ghost of Branston Hall
A look at the history and legends that surround Branston Hall Hotel on the outskirts of Lincoln in Lincolnshire
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Clixby Church and Village History

Clixby Church and Village History
Clixby is a small village in Lincolnshire which sits right on the edge of the Wolds, it’s a lovely place with a Medieval church
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Are Dogs Destroying the Planet ?

Are dogs bad for the environment ?
Well, when you look around at the mess they make many would say they do - however it’s much worse than that
Dogs are killing the planet :shock:
Of course it’s a brave man who’ll discuss dogs - it’s more sensitive than Religion or Politics :)
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Far Ings Nature Reserve ~ Birdwatching and Photography

Far Ings Nature Reserve ~ A Paradise for Birdwatching and Photography
Located next to the River Humber in Lincolnshire Far Ings is a ‘must visit’ place
Here’s some more information and some original photographs.
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Is it Better to Live in the Town Or Country

Is it Better to Live in the Town Or Country ?
For many it’s a clear choice and one with a clear dividing line I suspect - I’m on the fence though
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Architecture in Lincoln ~ Architectural Gems in Lincolnshire

Architecture in Lincoln ~ A Look at the Architectural Gems in the ‘Capital’ of Lincolnshire
There’s much to see and appreciate in the ancient city of Lincoln and that includes architecture with building work on show spanning over 1500 years
I took a camera and hopefully a reasonably tasteful eye to Lincoln and record some of the highlights
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Great Coates Artefacts & Historical Finds

Great Coates Artefacts & Historical Finds
This article was inspired by a chance find in an obscure book in the reference library in Lincoln were I lost myself for several hours yesterday.
The Great Cotes Spur
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Mysterious Crop Circle / Chalk Symbol at Barrow in Lincolnshire

Barrow in Lincolnshire is near the coast so ships are no great mystery - unless they’re in a field that is !
Is is a crop circle, a chalk figure or is it the work of aliens :)
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Spindle Whorls ~ The History & Examples Found Metal Detecting

Spindle Whorls
A look at ancient spindle whorls, their uses, dating and some examples
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Bardney Abbey ~ The History & Original Pictures

Bardney Abbey near Lincoln in Lincolnshire was a Benedictine monastery founded in 697 and was a religious house of national importance
I visited the site, over a year ago now - sorry for the delay, and it’s quite spectacular
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What Are the Best Cough Sweets ?

What Are the Best Cough Sweets ?
Some things are good and conversely some not as well as answering the question of who makes the best throat lozenges we’ll also be tackling the rest of the things which are hot or not
It’s winners and losers again
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