Rod Collins

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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Scamblesby Church & Village ~ The History
Some research and observations on the Lincolnshire village of Scamblesby and St Martin’s church
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Rothwell in Lincolnshire
A look at the history of the village and church
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Bag Enderby in Lincolnshire ~ Church and village history
Whilst only a small village in the glorious Lincolnshire Wolds it’s got a very interesting history - it’s an interesting one this . . .
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Horsington in Lincolnshire ~ Church & Village History
A look at the church and village history . . .
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Waddingworth Hamlet & Church
A lovely little church situated in a hamlet near Horncastle
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St Peter’s Church in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
A look at this pleasant period seaside resort church
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