Archive for January, 2012
January 11, 2012 at 5:45 pm
· Filed under Lincolnshire History
The Vicarage at Seaford in Lincolnshire
A look at the origins of the old building next to St Deny’s church in Sleaford town centre - it’s 15th century and takes a great photograph . . .
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January 10, 2012 at 6:35 pm
· Filed under Photography
Lincolnshire Brussels Sprouts & Other Delights
It’s been an eclectic week or so but more than a little pleasant - my brother had some well earned vacation time and where better to spend in than in the Golden Shire - there’ no finer place 
Here’s a picture gallery of a random selection of photographs thus taken - A Week in Pictures . . .
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January 9, 2012 at 8:02 am
· Filed under Lincolnshire History
What is [The] Mile Tree in Lincolnshire ?
I get a lot of emails from people who say they love these ‘investigation’ style articles and all the things of interest they bring to the surface.
I feel the same about them myself though it’s not always easy to find the subject matter - however something this morning piqued my interest and perhaps it may do the same for some of you . . .
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January 7, 2012 at 11:52 am
· Filed under Wildlife & Nature
The Seal Season at Donna Nook in Lincolnshire
Yesterday was a truly memorable day, it was spent on the Lincolnshire coast and started off with a magical experience, seeing seals and seal cubs in the wild . . .
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January 6, 2012 at 4:15 pm
· Filed under Wartime Lincolnshire
The Wartime Telegrams in Lincolnshire
A look at the dreaded War Telegram that so many families received during World War II - the whole thing is unimaginable to those of us who never experienced it.
Thanks to a very kind reader we are honoured to have an original wartime telegram reproduced here
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January 5, 2012 at 9:23 am
· Filed under Philosophical Musings
When Do You Start Feeling Nostalgic ?
At what age do you start looking back fondly and . . .
Is Nostalgia What it Used to Be ?
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January 3, 2012 at 6:22 pm
· Filed under Uncategorized
What’s the Best Place Name in the World ?
Of all the places, cities, towns and villages in the world which one has the best name ?
I don’t know whether it’s the best place name in the world or not but this is my personal favourite . . .
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January 2, 2012 at 8:18 am
· Filed under Historic Churches
Billinghay Church & Village History
A look at the Lincolnshire village of Billinghay and its history
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January 1, 2012 at 8:13 am
· Filed under Philosophical Musings
A Review of the Year
2011 has been and gone and now we have 2012 to either look forward to or to dread.
I was going to do something quite elaborate in terms of a Review of the Year but really, who cares . . . it’s done and gone now.
So a brief look back instead . . .
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