The cathedral city of Lincoln offers a wealth of history dating from the
first-century BC settlement of 'Lindon'. In successive centuries, the
Romans, Vikings and Danes all made their mark here. The city has many
faces, from Steep Hill leading to the Uphill Cathedral Quarter with its
beautiful cathedral dating from 1072, to the historic castle with its
medieval Wall Walk and its precious Magna Carta, one of only four of the
1215 issue in existence. In A-Z of Lincoln, Wendy Turner takes the
reader on an engaging alphabetical tour of the city's rich and diverse
heritage. Discover stories and secrets of its notable streets and
buildings and tales of its famous sons and daughters. Explore places
including the Stonebow and Guildhall and treasures and artefacts from
sieges, battles and celebrations through the ages. The author also
reveals Lincoln's darker side, with the grim Victorian prison in the
castle, its chilling tales, tombstones and remembrances of hapless
inmates. Meanwhile, modern Lincoln invites us to a feast of stunning
architecture, ghostly tales, the arts, wool and cloth and even its
famous Lincolnshire sausages! Whatever your interest, Lincoln is the
place to delve into a thousand years of people, places and history.
Illustrated throughout, A-Z of Lincoln will be of interest to residents,
visitors and all those with links to the city.
