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I haven’t done it for 25 years !
I now have the chance to do something that’s not been possible for a quarter of a century 
It’s not thanks to some advance in medical science nor does it involve little blue pills 
Now that I can do it though . . . I’m not sure I want to . . .
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Newland Gate in Lincoln ~ Gone but not Forgotten
There are some remarkable surviving pieces of Medieval building work in Lincolns but sadly some things are lost including Newland Gate, an old sketch inspired some research . . .
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When was the Worst Storm in Lincolnshire History ?
A near death experience today, possible slight exaggeration, prompted me to think about stormy weather here in Lincolnshire and to wonder what was the worst one ?
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The Jews’ Court in Lincoln
A building which every regular visitor to Lincoln will be familiar with and even one-time visitors are unlikely to have missed if they walked Steep Hill.
It is a very important building both in Lincolnshire terms and national terms . . .
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Herbert Lewis ~ Great Coates in Lincolnshire
In the graveyard of St Nicolas Church in Great Coates there lies an impressive gravestone / monument to the memory of a man lost during World War I.
He’s a man I should very much like to learn more about . . .
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Life in North Cotes Lincolnshire Between the Wars
Regular readers of the site will know I’m very, very interested in the personal side of history, everyday life as it were.
It’s not only because it is fascinating in of itself but more importantly it tends not to get recorded and once lost it’s lost forever.
A very popular article that countless 1,000s have read is the one on the Bunkers at Stallingborough - now, it’s a matter of record what the site was and the size of the guns on it etc but what wasn’t recorded anywhere was Len Copsey’s accounts of everyday life and trying to start diesel generators on a winter’s morning - gold dust in my eyes.
To that effect here is an account put together by Neville based on life at North Cotes as experienced by his father, it’s great stuff and I hope you’ll all give it a read.
My thanks to Neville for putting this together - it’s fantastic to get on record - now over to Neville . . .
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What’s the Best Michael Caine Film ?
We’ll look at Michael Caine’s best movie and much more as it’s time once again for . . .
This Weeks Winners and Losers
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Will There Ever Be Enough Jobs for Young People ?
It was announced today that here in the UK there are now 1 million unemployed young people.
The news is described as shocking - I’d say it was bad news but is it shocking ?
I’d say it was, sadly, all too predictable not a shock at all . . .
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Newsham Booth Lights in Lincolnshire for Navigating the River Humber
What are they, where were they and when were they built ?
Nice little article this . . .
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Why Are So Many Films Today Remakes ?
I wonder why so many film makers and film studios today feel the need to plunder the past rather than try and create something new and unique ?
I couple of things have put this in my mind . . .
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The Grimsby Cenotaph Today on Remembrance Sunday
Today I, along with many many others, went to the War Memorial in Grimsby to pay my respects to all those servicemen and their families on Remembrance Sunday.
This is not the article I intended . . .
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Steep Hill in Lincoln ~ Britain’s Best Place
Everybody knows that Lincolnshire is the finest place on earth, I know not why I even bother to mention it, and today my utterances are confirmed because the Best Place in the UK is here in Lincolnshire
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Waltham village in Lincolnshire, the history and church
A look at the past of the village of Waltham near Grimsby
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11.11.11 Lest We Forget
Spare a moment to remember today, it’s an important day.
Here’s a run down of what else is happening in Winners & Losers
What’s hot and what’s not
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An old map of the River Humber and Grimsby area
We’re off on another ‘Magical History Tour’
A rather fine and rare map showing the River Humber in the 1500s has some interesting details marked
The question is what are they and where are they - at worst this old map is very interesting indeed at best it could be …
Epic !
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The Lancaster Memorial at North Thoresby in Lincolnshire
At look at the memorial and the story behind the loss of the Lancaster Bomber ED583 . . .
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The Rise and Fall of Grimsby Fish Docks
A look at the history behind the rollercoaster ride that is the story of the port and docks at Grimsby in Lincolnshire.
I visited the docks recently and put together an extensive photographic record which illustrates the sad state it’s in today - a tour de force of an article and I hope regulars will give it at least a quick look . . .
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The Knights Templar in Lincolnshire
This is intended to provide a home for documentary evidence that comes to light concerning the history of the Templars here in Lincolnshire.
Taken from original Medieval scrolls and manuscripts they can provide a fascinating insight into the everyday life and management of the legendary Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon.
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Is it Worth Trying Vegetarianism ?
I’m pondering the idea of trying on the mantle of vegetarian, it wouldn’t be in a crusading or committed way, simply having meat free periods, the idea rather appeals.
It this and other Winners & Losers . . .
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