History & Nostalgia
Lincolnshire Project Honours WW2 Airborne Crews
Project telling how troops prepared in Lincolnshire for the Battle of Arnhem has been unveiled.
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History & Nostalgia
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Editor's PickHistory & Nostalgia15 Oct 2025
Own a Piece of Lincolnshire Heritage: Stones from Sir Isaac Newton’s Woolsthorpe Manor for Sale
Pieces of stone from the cellar at his Woolsthorpe Manor home are available to purchase.
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Restoration of Humber Bridge’s 1930 Design: A Piece of History for Lincolnshire
Angelina Bakalarou, from the BBC show, repaired the drawing, which helped to inspire today’s bridge.
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A Nostalgic Journey into Lincolnshire’s Rich Past
Title: A Sentimental Journey Through Lincolnshire’s Illustrious History This week, Lincolnshire has vividly illustrated its substantial past, rejoicing in its historic ties. Our community has embarked on a captivating journey, paying tribute to heroes, restoring significant structures, and acquiring a part of our rich heritage. The week commenced with the unveiling of the renowned Lincolnshire
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Celebrating Emily Langton Massingberd: A Lincolnshire Women’s Rights Pioneer
Emily Langton Massingberd was one of the first ever woman in Britain to stand for election in 1889.
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Roll of Honour Restored at Lincolnshire’s RAF North Coates Base
There were 521 crew members who failed to return or were killed in action from RAF North Coates during the Second World War
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Four Grimsby Soldiers from WW1 Identified and to be Reburied in France
Privates Arthur Cook, Robert Cullum, John Fraser and William London were found during building work.
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Grimsby Soldiers of Lincolnshire Regiment Honoured with Reburial in France
Arthur Cook, Robert Cullum, John Fraser and William London were found during a hospital build.
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Celebrating Joseph Banks: Lincolnshire’s Unsung Hero of Natural Science
He sailed on Captain Cook’s voyage to Australia.
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Lincoln Resident Reflects on His RAF Father’s Legacy and Post-War Reconciliation
The son of an RAF veteran, and grandson of a German gunner, has been researching his family history.
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Sir Joseph Banks: Lincolnshire’s Pioneer of Botany and Exploration
The pioneering naturalist and botanist helped transform European knowledge of the natural world.
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A Week of Honour, Remembrance and Lincolnshire Legacy
This past week has been particularly outstanding for supporters of history and bygone times throughout Lincolnshire. A tour of our distinguished history has brought our local champions and their incredible achievements into focus, sparking a sense of communal pride and togetherness. Indeed, it has been a week of honour, memory and a celebration of our