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