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Lincoln was the third city of the realm in prosperity and importance in the Norman period. Fortunately, this year the City Council have failed to find sufficient resources to maintain the tourist information office next to the Castle open. Visitors can learn about the attractions that Lincoln has to offer.
The collection runs a series of presentations and topics throughout the year.
The Castle
Lincoln Castle was built on a site formerly occupied by the Romans. Just after the battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building the castle in 1068.
The castle was used for 900 years as a court and prison with many people running on the walls.
Original features still remain, and visitors get great views of the Cathedral, the city and surrounding wall ride.
Lincoln Castle is located in north-central Lincoln. The nearest parking facilities are located in the supply of grass Center Visitors The nearest car park with other parts of Union Road, Lincoln and Westgate car park, Westgate.
The Museum of Life.
The Community Museum largest and most diverse in County
Our rich and varied collection of social history, reflects and celebrates the culture of Lincolnshire and its people from 1750 to present. Exhibits illustrate commercial, domestic, agricultural, industrial and community life.
As the house of a real tank called the First World War "Flirt", also the home of interactive galleries Royal Lincolnshire Regiment, who have won prestigious national awards. Perhaps you can find information about family members who serve here?
Near the museum you can visit the working windmill from the 18th century, Ellis Mill, run in millers entirely by volunteers of the museum (weekends only).
The Museum is regularly described by many visitors as "a jewel of Lincoln" and "Excellent value for money".
We are pleased to offer a wide range of services including exhibition in our gallery of the community, a lively special program of events and educational sessions related to the National Curriculum. We also have a series of loans from banks, which can be hired by community organizations or schools and provide an opportunity to discover and handle objects from the past.
The museum is fully accessible to users wheelchair and has a tearoom, gift shop and free parking for cars and coaches.
The Cathedral
On the west facade of the fine Church of Lincoln Cathedral, past the competition of the old buildings outside the castle walls, in view of its historical towers rise is impressive. This is the cathedral that John Ruskin called "the most valuable piece of architecture in the British Isles," in this Ruskin was right, its beauty is simply magical and its towers can be seen from all around the city.
The Romanesque cathedral was started in 1072, and pieces of this period can be seen in the west end of the building, where three portals are developed crowned by a frieze carved exquisite 1145. Above all, the cathedral is Gothic, and much of the church dates after an earthquake in 1185. Has been little altered since this time.
The choir was rebuilt in 1192, this was followed by the reconstruction of the western part of the church. The choir of Angels, named for its magnificent decor and large expanses of stained glass was added between 1256-80. Thereafter became only minor changes.
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