Rod Collins

Potterhanworth in Lincolnshire Church & Village History
An exploration into the past of Potter Hanworth and the Romans who were there before us . . .
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Grainthorpe in Lincolnshire
Some research into the history of the Lincolnshire village and St Clement’s church with original photographs
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Manby Village in Lincolnshire - The History
Manby is a small village situated close to Louth and Grimoldby in Lincolnshire, here’s the result of a visit, some time ago now, and the subsequent research
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Jewish Graves in Christian Cemeteries
A very interesting gravestone caught my eye recently and struck me as somewhat unusual, I photographed it and sure enough it does appear to be something of a rarity.
A Jewish burial in a Christian graveyard ! . . .
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A Selection of Photographs featuring Gothic Style Gravestones, Headstones, Memorials & Grave Markers
I’ve decided to put together a series of photographs featuring beautiful gravestones and gothic styled statues, carvings etc.
They are both interesting, beautiful and a chance to do something photographically, hope you’ll agree - I’ve also written, what I hope is, of interest to the uninitiated - a brief overview of what Gothic and Goths meant once and is today . . .
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Rev John Gilbert Surman, M.A the Military Clergyman
Here’s a fascinating story of a very interesting man, a man from Healing near Grimsby in Lincolnshire no less - don’t misss this one - I love it . . .
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Iron Grave Markers
A look at Cast Iron, and eventually other metal, grave markers or ‘gravestones’ as it were
Rare and interesting . . .
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Ashby de la Launde in Lincolnshire ~ The History
Some history behind the life and times of the hamlet of Ashby de la Launde and it’s church St Hybald’s . ..
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Billinghay Church & Village History
A look at the Lincolnshire village of Billinghay and its history
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Minting in Lincolnshire
A visit and subsequent research in the history of the village and church
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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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The History Behind the Village of West Keal in Lincolnshire and West Keal Church
There cannot be many villages in Lincolnshire who have their church situated in such a stunning spot . . .
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Digby in Lincolnshire
The history of the church and village . . .
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North Ormsby in Lincolnshire
Some research into this beautifully situated village in the Wolds.
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North Thoresby in Lincolnshire
A look at the history behind the village and the church
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North Willingham in Lincolnshire ~ Church & Village Research.
A visit and subsequent look into the historical past of this Lincolnshire village
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South Elkington in Lincolnshire
A look at the church and the history behind this lovely village
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Scartho Road Cemetery in Grimsby Lincolnshire
Some research into the history, some original photographs and a small insight into a strong personal connection which makes it bizarre that it was my first visit !
For those regulars who may be uninterested in most of it the personal twist is at the bottom after the military grave.
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Baumber in Lincolnshire
A delve into the history of Baumber church and the village itself
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Ludborough in Lincolnshire
A look into the history of the village, its Roman past and the church of St Mary’s . . .
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Greetham in Lincolnshire Church & Village History
Research, information and pictures related to the village and church of Greetham in Lincolnshire.
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Thimbleby ~ The Village, Church and Cottages
An exploration of the history behind this small village in Lincolnshire with some nice photographs and a HUGELY important link to America . . .
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Church of the Good Shepherd Little Coates
I came across across this quite by accident in a book whilst trying to find out more about the local history of the Grimsby area and specifically Little Cotes (as was)
Why hadn’t I heard of it before and what exactly was it ? I thought it would be easy enough to find out . . .
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Wispington in Lincolnshire Church & Village History
What is the story behind the Lincolnshire village and church in Wispington
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Why Do I Like Sitting in Church Graveyards ?
I’ve taken to doing something, almost daily nowadays, and wondered just why it is so easy to find some sort of peace and satisfaction in a churchyard.
Something a little different and I hope you’ll read, possibly even share your thoughts . . .
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