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Oct 1, 2021 · Lincolnshire popular music 1961-2021: a history in 30 tracks. 1 October is Lincolnshire Day. As with so many other invented traditions, it is a recent addition to the commemorative calendar (first celebrated in 2006) but has deep historical roots. It recalls the Lincolnshire Rising, which began in early October 1536.
- Sir Isaac Newton - Born & Raised
- The Original Magna Carta
- Policewoman No.1
- Stamford - First Conservation Town
- First Barcode in The Country
- Sir Frank Whittle & The Turbojet Engine
- Dick Turpin's Brief Haunt
- The Tank...
- Home of Raf Squadron No. 617
- Barbeque 67' - First Rock Festival
The most famous apple is history is not an American technology company, but one from Lincolnshire. Arguably the most influential scientist of all time, Sir Isaac Newton, was born in Woolsthorpe and educated at The King’s School in Grantham. Woolsthorpe Manornow owned by the National Trust was Newton’s home, and an apple tree in its garden helped fo...
An original version of the 1215 Magna Cartacan be seen in Lincoln Castle. The Magna Carta, meaning ‘Great Charter’, is one of the most important and famous documents ever created. And, this is the only place in the world to see the original. The Magna Carta was issued by King John, as a practical solution to the political crisis he was facing at th...
Over a century ago the first female police officer with full arrest powers was appointed – a true milestone in British policing. Edith Smith’sduties were to deal with cases where women were involved, including helping to control a prostitution problem in Grantham, fuelled by a nearby airbase. Edith retired from the force after working 7 days a week...
It’s been over 50 years since architectural conservation areas started popping up around Britain, and the first was Stamford in Lincolnshire. In 1967, only two months after the Civic Amenities Act was passed Stamford was designated as a town of special interest. Stamford has over half of the listed buildings in Lincolnshire, with a staggering 600. ...
If there’s something we don’t pay much attention to, it’s the barcode. It’s some black lines and numbers that reveal what a product is when scanned by a bleepy thing. How wrong we are. They're so much more than this. Barcodes are everywhere. Not only will a barcode identify a tin of soup, but also a patient in a hospital. They’re also used when you...
Jet travel had to take off somewhere (pun intended), and this somewhere was Lincolnshire. Air commodore and engineer, Sir Frank Whittleis famous for singlehandedly developing the Turbojet engine– transforming air travel. Before, there were inefficient propeller engines. His world-changing designs, and engineering took place at RAF Cranwell, initial...
Dick Turpinwas a highwayman whose exploits became romanticised by Victorian England. He was known for horse thievery, but was also a burglar, poacher and worse – a murderer. The most famous tale involving Dick Turpin, is his fictional overnight gallop on his horse ‘Black Bess’ from London to York to avoid capture in the capital. It was thought he’d...
William Foster & Co Ltd, known as ‘Fosters of Lincoln’ helped design and built the first ever tanks, used in WW1. The invention of these all terrain, armoured vehicles changed the face of the war. Before tanks, in rural areas almost every battle was fought on foot – infantry to infantry. On the day they were deployed near Flers in Northern France 1...
Royal Airforce Squadron No. 617 doesn’t sound very dramatic, until you learn its other name.The ‘Dambusters’. This celebrated squadron was formed under a veil of secrecy at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire during WW2 in 1943. Their pivotal mission involved using ‘bouncing’ bombs to burst dams that supplied power and water to the Ruhr industrial region ...
Photo - courtesy of ultimateclassicrock.com Okay, Lincolnshire isn’t just geniuses, military stuff and listed buildings. Although debatable (these things always are), Spalding in Lincolnshire, is thought to have hosted the first proper rock festival. On the bill were some unknown bands, such as…Pink Floyd, The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Cream. Rum...
- Margaret Thatcher. Perhaps the most obvious one to start with, Margaret Thatcher became the first ever female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when she was elected into Downing Street in 1979, staying in office until 1990.
- Alfred Lord Tennyson. Alfred Tennyson is one of the most esteemed and respected poets ever seen in the United Kingdom, serving as Poet Laureate for much of Queen Victoria’s reign in the 19th century.
- Sheridan Smith. Sheridan Smith’s career trajectory has seen her go from sitcom cameo roles to centre stage award winner, and it’s hard to believe that it all began for her right here in our region.
- Jonathan Van-Tam. Before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have been forgiven for not knowing that the country’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer was a man from Boston, but before long Jonathan Van-Tam was Lincolnshire’s leading light.
Feb 14, 2023 · Here are some of those notorious names to perform in Lincolnshire, and where they could be seen: ABC Cinema, Lincoln. The ABC Cinema, which is now Waterside Shopping Centre. | Photo: Expressions of Light Photography. The former ABC Cinema in Lincoln played host to a string of top-tier names in music history while it was open in the city.
Jun 26, 2021 · Lincolnshire is known for its rich dialect (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Lincolnshire has a rich dialect which dates back hundreds of years. For most people outside of our county, it may...
Scope and Content. Lincolnshire folk song is the main focus of the collection but there is also material relating to Lincolnshire plough plays, folk music and dialect, as well as English folk song in general. The collection will also be of use to researchers interested in the life and work of Percy Grainger. The collection comprises:
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Welcome To Lincolnshire Music Services 🎶. The award-winning Lincolnshire Music Service provides music opportunities for children and young people. This outstanding service is the lead organisation of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub funded by Arts Council England.
