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Wild Boar in Lincolnshire ~ When Did they Die Out ?
When did Wild Boar die out in Lincolnshire and what is their very interesting historical connection with Grimsby ?
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What Makes a Good Day Out ?
What’s the recipe for an enjoyable day out and can you have a good time without spending much money ?
I believe so . . . today would be an example
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Was Andy Gray, the Sky Sports football presenter hard done by ?
Were the two Sky Sports football commentators the victim of a plot ?
Does the accusation of sexism even matter ?
Some interesting questions here which range further than football and . . .
To prove I’m not sexist I’ve included my photographic interpretation of what I think a ‘female linesman’ looks like walking the line 
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Where can I see Marsh Harriers in Lincolnshire ?
A beautiful, spectacular and rare bird of course - seldom seen but . . . I saw a pair the other day !
Got some photographs as well . . .
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Harrington Church with Medieval Knight Effigy and Village History
A look at the history of the church and village of Harrington in Lincolnshire - complete with original pictures
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Kirkby Gravel Pits ~ A Visitors Guide to the Nature Reserve Near Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire
Fantastic day out today with my brother and as a proud member of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust I was only too pleased to be able to visit one of the LWT’s reserves at Kirkby on Bain as one of the stops on our trip out.
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Would you trust a woman to fly a plane ?
We know the sexist jokes about women drivers and how rattled some women get by them. Women drivers are safer etc is often the retort and it’s a ridiculous male stereotype.
But here’s a serious and very interesting statistic . . .
83% of women would not want to fly on a plane piloted by a woman !
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Where in Lincolnshire can you find Waxwings ?
This has been a question on my mind for a month or so - various reports turn up for various places but they’re not in this country for long so you don’t get much of a chance.
Today I got that chance . . . and, of course, the pictures to prove it !
Please do check the pictures out even if you’re not really into birds - I’m rather pleased with them
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Lincolnshire’s Next Top Model !
It’s not quite America’s Next Top Model you may say and I’d agree it’s not . . . it’s better !
Indoor studio photography yesterday for me, and it went really well thanks to a fabulous young lady who modelled for the photographs.
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Bucknall in Lincolnshire is a small village but it does have a medieval church and the possibility of an interesting legend
Here’s some information I’ve compiled so far , hopefully just the start of an on going collation process
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The Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment in Riby, Lincolnshire
A postcard kindly sent in by site stalwart Chris Keyworth has lead to a call for information
Does anybody know anything or can anybody dig anything up ?
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If You Want to Get Ahead . . . Get a Hat !
Have you ever wondered what’s wrong with your life, why you haven’t been as successful as others, why some people have bigger houses, better cars and more attractive partners than you ?
I’ll bet you have !
Well, there’s only one way forward for those yet to find success in life . . .
If You Want to Get Ahead . . . Get a Hat !
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The Grey Heron is one of the largest birds seen in the Britain ~ whilst not rare you don’t see them everyday.
Here’s a few pictures and a bit more information
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Grimoldby Church & Village History
Some research, information, notes and original pictures following a visit to Grimoldby in Lincolnshire
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RAF Binbrook ~ The History Behind the Airforce Base in Lincolnshire
I visited the site today and took plenty of pictures, here they are and the story behind this long-standing airbase
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Why Are Women More Likely to Be Depressed then Men ?
Just why is it that so many more women than men are taking anti-depressants ?
Appleby in Lincolnshire Village & Church history
The resultant research after a trip to the picturesque village of Appleby in Lincolnshire
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Grimsby Royal Visit ~ King Henry VIII Comes to Lincolnshire !
A look at the history behind this royal visit and a mystery trail to find out where he spent the night !
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The Empire Theatre in Cleethorpes ~ Some History & Background
It’s still standing after more than 100 years !
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Nocton Park Priory in Lincolnshire ~ History & Pictures
Tucked away on a back road in Lincolnshire is a site that was once home to a House of Austin canons
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