Lincoln can trace its history back to an Iron Age settlement by the
River Witham, subsequently a Roman and Viking town. The Norman castle
and medieval cathedral, built on a ridge, still dominate the city today,
with the suburbs spread out below the hill. Medieval Lincoln was one of
the wealthiest towns in the country and many buildings from this period
survive today. The city experienced another boom during the Industrial
Revolution and manufacturing is still an important part of the city
today. In Lincoln: The Postcard Collection author Alan Spree has drawn
on a remarkable selection of old postcards to give a pictorial record of
life in Lincoln in the past. Although much of Lincoln has changed over
the years, many landmarks have remained and will be familiar today. The
postcards show the changes to Lincoln's fabric and its community
adapting and changing over the course of this period. This fascinating
collection of images will be of interest to those who have lived in
Lincoln or know it well.