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Caption: L I N C O L N Medieval & Bijou City
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Caption: Here's Lincoln... Like most British cities it dates back to
Roman times. This image shows the cathedral, taken from the castle tower; they are cheek by jowl. What follows is my favourite photos of this area, mostly the cathedral, with a sprinkle of facts from Wikipedia. All iPhone, by me. #britain #england #lincoln
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Caption: The Cathedral was Consecrated 11 May 1092
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Caption: Peregrine falcons nest in the towers
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Caption: Postbox in a wall. Love these.
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Caption: "...out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles and roughly speaking worth any two other cathedrals we have." JOHN RUSKIN
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Caption: R E D P H O N E B O X The paint colour used is known as "currant red" and is defined by a British Standard, BS 381C-539.
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Caption: Cathedral main entrance
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Caption: M A G N A C A R T A
For hundreds of years the cathedral held one of the four remaining copies of the original, now securely displayed in Lincoln Castle.
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Caption: The Cloister
The cathedral was reputedly the tallest building in the world for 238 years (1311–1549)
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Caption: Bishop's Palace, by the Cathedral
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Caption: T H E E N D Medieval & Bijou City
