Rod Collins

Kirton Lindsey in Lincolnshire
Some research into the history and church following a visit to this history soaked town in Lincs
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Grimsby’s Greatest Fire-Fighter Saves Wybers Wood & Great Coates from Certain Destruction !
So runs the headline in the Grimsby Evening Bugle
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Waddingham in Lincolnshire ~ Village & Church History
The life and times of . . .
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I’m Getting Bored with the Food I Eat !
I seem to be losing interest and inspiration when it comes to food - this morning was quite telling
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Orford Priory in Lincolnshire ~ A Visit & Research
I have just returned from a visit to the site of Orford Priory near Binbrook in Lincolnshire - what a fabulous spot
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I’ve decided to revive something I used to do, or at least thought I did, if I didn’t then I’ve stolen the idea from my brother
It’s a sort of ‘Week in Pictures’ I suppose. Some general photographs which may, or indeed may not, be of interest but don’t perhaps fit anywhere specifically or warrant separate inclusion.
Just a photographic diary I suppose
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My apologies for a couple of blank days on the site folks but I’ve been pretty busy. . .
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Snitterby in Lincolnshire ~ The Life and Times
Some research into the history of Snitterby and the church of St Nicholas
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Why Are We bombing Libya ?
At the time of writing the first bombs have landed on Libya despite the fact they used to be our friends, or were they enemies, it changes so much it’s hard to keep track.
Anyway, we’re all going to be losers in this so it’s a good time to look at the other Winners & Losers out there
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Absolute Disaster Today !
Well, potentially, very narrowly avoided perhaps one of the most distressing experiences in my life . . .
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Brant Broughton Church & Village History
Research and items of interest uncovered after a visit to the Lincolnshire village of Brant Broughton and its church
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The great Crested Grebe ~ Courting and Display
I had an unexpected lucky break today when I dropped across, quite by accident, a pair of Great Crested Grebes, not a common sight in Lincolnshire
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How to get the Perfect Bikini Body
You too can look like me in a bikini the answer’s brown rice, chicken and steamed vegetables - it’s a winner
If there’s a winner then there’s also losers - it’s the hot or not list again folks
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Laurel and Hardy in Lincolnshire !
Did you know that the Kings of Comedy were regular visitors to Lincolnshire . . .
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Walking in the Lincolnshire Wolds
Today saw your Humble Host on the very top of the Civilized World and quite frankly it was as enjoyable as anything you can do with your trousers on
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Immingham Museum ~ A Visitors guide
An account of my trip to the Immingham Museum in Lincolnshire with plenty of original photographs
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Travelling in Libya ~ An idiot Ventures Out Once More
My hat and I have once more been on an extraordinary adventure, read the latest thrill packed adventure
Travels with My Hat Vol III - The Libyan years !
It’s a long one, or so I’m told, hope you read it and enjoy . . .
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Bishop Norton in Lincolnshire ~ The History
A look at the small Lincolnshire village Bishop Norton and the church
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The Best Birdwatching Place in Lincolnshire
Today I’ve had the most splendid of days, what an absolute joy and being the generous ‘kinda guy’ I am - I’ll share it with you - yes that means YOU
Revitalisation . . . Read the rest of this entry »

Who’s the Tallest Person Ever from Lincolnshire ?
Could it possibly be the fabled Lincolnshire Giantess ?
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