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