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New Arrivals by Jim Snee
When I was young, I was fascinated by an old book called “Beyond the Bounds of History” which contained thirty-one (rather naïve) colour illustrations of the old stone age (Palaeolithic). …
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The Stage is Set by Jim Snee
A new year and a new beginning. And that made me think of what new topics I can write about. Lincolnshire has a long history and a lot has happened.…
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Exciting Launch of New Family Explorer Trail
Heritage Lincolnshire is delighted to announce the launch of the first in a series of explorer trails celebrating the wonderful history of Lincolnshire. Focussing on the highlights, hidden gems and…
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Spooky Story Competition Winners
In October we asked our followers to create a spooky short story that featured the subject of this atmospheric photo from Louise Southgate, which is one of the fantastic entries…
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The Visitor by Arkwright
He was just a harmless old boy for most people. They’d see him going past on his fixed route of library, coffee shop and the Co-op and say what a…
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The Black Dog of Spalding Cemetery by P Franklin
The tan leaves crunching under paw, Ajax decided it was a very pleasant evening for a walk in October. He was enjoying the cooler nights, now that his winter coat…
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The Dare by JA Gill
It was just a dare. That’s kids for you. Jack would dare me and I’d dare him back. So one Halloween we dared each other to walk through the graveyard…
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A Moment of Remembrance by Jim Snee
One of the things I like to do on social media is to join interest groups. I have little time at the moment for hobbies, so it is nice to…
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Charging at Giants in Lincolnshire by Jim Snee
There is, and always has been, something quixotic about the heritage profession. Cervantes’ famous knight (Don Quixote) charged at windmills believing them to be giants. In heritage, it sometimes feels…
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Lost Villages and Legends by Jim Snee
In the north of the county of Lincolnshire is a deserted medieval village called Gainsthorpe. It is one of the best examples in Lincolnshire, if not the country. While monitoring…
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