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Lincoln City, the Cathedral, Castle and Museum

The Lincoln skyline is dominated by itsMary Magdalene was buried. The stars of the
magnificent cathedral elevated above thefilm, including Tom Hanks, stayed in Lincoln
city. This is an ancient city set in thefor the filming and a tour of places they
heart of some of England's most green andfrequented  is  now  available.
pleasant lands. The city boomed under the
Roman occupation providing good settlementsLincoln  Castle
for Roman citizens. There are many Roman
remains including the only roman bridge stillWith its 10feet thick walls this castle was
used  by  traffic.the scene of many battles. King John fought
to gain control over his barons here. During
The  Cathedralthe civil war it was where the Royalists
surrendered  to  the  Roundheads.
Walk up 'Steep Hill' over ancient cobble
stones, past antique and collector's shopsInside the walls are two towers and a 14th
towards the 'Cathedral Quarter'. Here youcentury prison, Cobb Hall, where people were
will find Lincoln Cathedral rising towardspublicly  executed  until  1868.
the  heavens.
The castle houses one of the original copies
The cathedral has taken centuries to buildof  the  Magna  Carta.
and undergone many changes. This splendid
example of medieval architecture will simplyThe  Museum  of  Lincolnshire  Life
take your breath away. Its treasures are many
including one of the four remaining copies ofVisit this museum to gain an insight into
the original 'Magna Carta' - currently onsocial and industrial history of England from
loan  to  Lincoln  Castle.the Elizabethan period to the present day.
Amongst the many interesting displays you
The arcading was designed by none other thanwill be able to view one of the first tanks
Sir Christopher Wren. The Cathedral holdsever made. You will learn about the life of
many rare books in 'Wren's Library',the 'poacher' from exhibits of traditional
including first editions of Paradise Lost andpoaching devices. Exhibits showing the
Don  Quixote.evolution of agriculture show how the region
developed and is still developing around the
Here you will see the shrine of St Hugh setindustry.
in the beautiful Angel Choir. Bishop Hugh
began the rebuilding of the cathedral inSpoilt  for  Choice
1192.
Lincoln has so much to offer you will be
The symbol of the city of Lincoln is thespoilt for choice. As well as all the
'Lincoln Imp' which can be seen sitting on ahistorical sites there are parklands and open
pillar inside the cathedral. Legend has itspaces to enjoy a relaxing stroll. Numerous
that the imp was sent by Satan to destroy thecafes, bars and restaurants provide a range
cathedral and was turned into stone by anof menus including some of the favourite
angel  where  it  remains  until  this  day.local food. Enjoy a traditional English tea
at one of the tea shops. Visit the annual
Recently, the cathedral played host to theChristmas market for some traditional
filming of 'The Da Vinci Codes' which led toChristmas gifts. Lincoln is a compact city so
some claims that here was the place whereeverything is accessible on foot. Enjoy!



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