Saturday 27 December 2014
Thursday 25 December 2014
Sunday 21 December 2014
Lincolnshire Poultry Establishment
Looking into the history of the Lincolnshire sausage, I came across this advertisement in the "South London Chronicle", 26 February 1870.
BUY YOUR TURKEYS, POULTRY, BUTTER, AND EGGS
AT THE LINCOLNSHIRE POULTRY ESTABLISHMENT, CORNER OF MOSTYN ROAD, BRIXTON ROAD
POULTRY, HAMS, BUTTER, LARD, EGGS, AND SAUSAGES
DIRECT FROM LINCOLNSHIRE
Saturday 20 December 2014
Wednesday 17 December 2014
Friday 5 December 2014
Thursday 6 November 2014
BBC News - Road and rail overhaul vital to north of England - Clegg
BBC News - Road and rail overhaul vital to north of England - Clegg
Looking at the implications for Cleethorpes:
-an electrified line from Sheffield to Manchester - will the line from Sheffield to Cleethorpes be electrified?
- A more coherent tourism strategy, backed by £10m in possible funding - is this a travel, or general, strategy? Seaside resorts are often at the end of railway lines. The line from Grimsby to Cleethorpes has already been downgraded to single track. Is the next step the closure of the line from Cleethorpes to Grimsby?
Looking at the implications for Cleethorpes:
-an electrified line from Sheffield to Manchester - will the line from Sheffield to Cleethorpes be electrified?
- A more coherent tourism strategy, backed by £10m in possible funding - is this a travel, or general, strategy? Seaside resorts are often at the end of railway lines. The line from Grimsby to Cleethorpes has already been downgraded to single track. Is the next step the closure of the line from Cleethorpes to Grimsby?
Specifically, he will call for:
- A fully upgraded and electrified network between Manchester, Leeds and
Sheffield by 2025
- A more coherent tourism strategy, backed by £10m in possible funding
Tuesday 28 October 2014
Monday 27 October 2014
BBC News - 'HS3' rail link for north of England backed by Sir David Higgins
BBC News - 'HS3' rail link for north of England backed by Sir David Higgins
What we need in Lincolnshire is to retain the existing service from Cleethorpes to Sheffield and Manchester Airport. There was a consultation about closing this direct service earlier this year - the outcome has not yet been announced. Some joined up policy on transport policy is needed!
"The announcement is a long way shy of any solid commitment to speed up trains
across the Pennines................
If you've ever caught a train between, say, Hull and Liverpool, you'll know how
frustratingly slow and often overcrowded it can be. It doesn't exactly oil the
wheels of industry being stuck on an overcrowded old chug-chug for hours on end."
What we need in Lincolnshire is to retain the existing service from Cleethorpes to Sheffield and Manchester Airport. There was a consultation about closing this direct service earlier this year - the outcome has not yet been announced. Some joined up policy on transport policy is needed!
"The announcement is a long way shy of any solid commitment to speed up trains
across the Pennines................
If you've ever caught a train between, say, Hull and Liverpool, you'll know how
frustratingly slow and often overcrowded it can be. It doesn't exactly oil the
wheels of industry being stuck on an overcrowded old chug-chug for hours on end."
Sunday 19 October 2014
BBC News - Edith Smith: Blue plaque for WW1 woman police officer
BBC News - Edith Smith: Blue plaque for WW1 woman police officer
"
Midwife Edith Smith came to Grantham in 1915 to help tackle prostitution
after the billeting of 14,000 soldiers in the area during World War One."
"
A blue plaque honouring the first
female police officer with the power of arrest has been unveiled in the
Lincolnshire town where she worked.
female police officer with the power of arrest has been unveiled in the
Lincolnshire town where she worked.
Midwife Edith Smith came to Grantham in 1915 to help tackle prostitution
after the billeting of 14,000 soldiers in the area during World War One."
Friday 10 October 2014
Sunday 5 October 2014
Friday 3 October 2014
UPDATE: MP rallies residents to fight demolition of Grimsby tower blocks amid an exodus from the East Marsh tower blocks | Grimsby Telegraph
UPDATE: MP rallies residents to fight demolition of Grimsby tower blocks amid an exodus from the East Marsh tower blocks | Grimsby Telegraph
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Mr Mitchell said that was a “crazy” plan.
He added: “I have never anything more stupid in all my life. You can’t take all you customers away and hope to prosper.”
He urged resident to “fight together.”"
Read more: http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Exodus-Grimsby-s-East-Marsh-tower-blocks-underway/story-23034462-detail/story.html#ixzz3F40hdNmt
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Mr Mitchell said that was a “crazy” plan.
He added: “I have never anything more stupid in all my life. You can’t take all you customers away and hope to prosper.”
He urged resident to “fight together.”"
Read more: http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Exodus-Grimsby-s-East-Marsh-tower-blocks-underway/story-23034462-detail/story.html#ixzz3F40hdNmt
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Thursday 2 October 2014
Wednesday 1 October 2014
Sunday 28 September 2014
Saturday 27 September 2014
Friday 26 September 2014
Thursday 25 September 2014
Wednesday 24 September 2014
Wednesday 10 September 2014
Sunday 7 September 2014
Friday 5 September 2014
Wednesday 13 August 2014
Monday 21 July 2014
Blaze causes roof collapse at historic Grimsby building | Grimsby Telegraph
Blaze causes roof collapse at historic Grimsby building | Grimsby Telegraph
Two fires at historic Lincolnshire buildings on one evening :-(
Two fires at historic Lincolnshire buildings on one evening :-(
BBC News - Sleaford Maltings: Fire damages derelict Lincolnshire landmark
BBC News - Sleaford Maltings: Fire damages derelict Lincolnshire landmark
Two fires at historic Lincolnshire buildings on one evening :-(
Two fires at historic Lincolnshire buildings on one evening :-(
Saturday 12 July 2014
BBC News - Campaign to rename Humberside Airport after watchmaker
BBC News - Campaign to rename Humberside Airport after watchmaker
I still think of the airport as "Kirmington"!
I still think of the airport as "Kirmington"!
Tuesday 1 July 2014
Saturday 28 June 2014
Friday 27 June 2014
BBC News - Bomber Command centre plans approved for Lincoln
BBC News - Bomber Command centre plans approved for Lincoln
The centre will be at Canwick, near Lincoln.
The centre will be at Canwick, near Lincoln.
Thursday 26 June 2014
Sign the petition here to keep direct express train service to Manchester from Cleethorpes and Grimsby | Grimsby Telegraph
Sign the petition here to keep direct express train service to Manchester from Cleethorpes and Grimsby | Grimsby Telegraph
The present train service between Cleethorpes and Manchester Airport is (except when the staff are on strike or the line is affected by a landslip!) excellent. There is an hourly service on a comfortable and fast train from Cleethorpes to Doncaster, and regular connections to London. But if the service was replaced by a stopping service from Cleethorpes to Doncaster or Sheffield (perhaps single carriage like the train from Grimsby to Lincoln) - many people would be put off coming here.
Save the train service to Cleethorpes!
The present train service between Cleethorpes and Manchester Airport is (except when the staff are on strike or the line is affected by a landslip!) excellent. There is an hourly service on a comfortable and fast train from Cleethorpes to Doncaster, and regular connections to London. But if the service was replaced by a stopping service from Cleethorpes to Doncaster or Sheffield (perhaps single carriage like the train from Grimsby to Lincoln) - many people would be put off coming here.
Save the train service to Cleethorpes!
Monday 23 June 2014
Thursday 12 June 2014
Tuesday 10 June 2014
Wednesday 28 May 2014
Wednesday 21 May 2014
Thursday 17 April 2014
Wednesday 26 March 2014
Tuesday 11 March 2014
BBC News - 'Super falcons' to deter 'nuisance' seagulls in Devon
BBC News - 'Super falcons' to deter 'nuisance' seagulls in Devon
There are seagulls on the Lincolnshire coast - and I don't find them a "nuisance" at all.
There are seagulls on the Lincolnshire coast - and I don't find them a "nuisance" at all.
Monday 10 March 2014
'Embarrassing' Lincoln landmark The Lawn to go back on sale | Lincolnshire Echo
'Embarrassing' Lincoln landmark The Lawn to go back on sale | Lincolnshire Echo
"
At a county council meeting on February 21, Councillor Lewis Strange asked: "With the opening of the Sir Joseph Banks exhibition at The Collection, is it time for the Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory at The Lawn to be renovated?
"Surely, this would then be a fitting memorial to one of the county's most famous botanist and one of Lincolnshire's most famous sons.""
Read more: http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Embarrassing-Lincoln-landmark-Lawn-sale/story-20767634-detail/story.html#ixzz2vXwA8WWe
"
At a county council meeting on February 21, Councillor Lewis Strange asked: "With the opening of the Sir Joseph Banks exhibition at The Collection, is it time for the Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory at The Lawn to be renovated?
"Surely, this would then be a fitting memorial to one of the county's most famous botanist and one of Lincolnshire's most famous sons.""
Read more: http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Embarrassing-Lincoln-landmark-Lawn-sale/story-20767634-detail/story.html#ixzz2vXwA8WWe
Friday 7 March 2014
BBC News - J Arthur Rank's Hull birthplace to be renovated
BBC News - J Arthur Rank's Hull birthplace to be renovated
"Rank was born into a family of Methodist flour millers in 1888."
"Rank was born into a family of Methodist flour millers in 1888."
Friends Of The Brigg & Lincoln Lines | Home
Friends Of The Brigg & Lincoln Lines | Home
"We are a small voluntary, not for profit group who work with Northern Rail, Local & Parish Councils, MP's and the Business Community to promote the Sheffield Midland - Lincoln Central line and to maximise the potential of the iconic Saturday Only services on the Sheffield Midland - Gainsborough Central - Brigg - Cleethorpes line."
"We are a small voluntary, not for profit group who work with Northern Rail, Local & Parish Councils, MP's and the Business Community to promote the Sheffield Midland - Lincoln Central line and to maximise the potential of the iconic Saturday Only services on the Sheffield Midland - Gainsborough Central - Brigg - Cleethorpes line."
BBC News - Gainsborough Central: Hopes for 'worst' train station
BBC News - Gainsborough Central: Hopes for 'worst' train station
"Gainsborough Central, is only open on a Saturday, when there are three services
each way to Sheffield and Cleethorpes."
"Gainsborough Central, is only open on a Saturday, when there are three services
each way to Sheffield and Cleethorpes."
Thursday 6 March 2014
Wednesday 5 March 2014
Design for new Great Coates war memorial is unveiled | Grimsby Telegraph
Design for new Great Coates war memorial is unveiled | Grimsby Telegraph
"As reported, the village war memorial was removed from its previous position on the side of the former Reading Room in Station Road last year, much to the dismay of residents.
The circumstances of its removal remain shrouded in mystery, with the village council confirming only that the monument is in the possession of the stonemason."
Read more: http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Design-new-Great-Coates-war-memorial-unveiled/story-20751038-detail/story.html#ixzz2v4c6w66X
Why was the original war memorial removed? The costs of replacing the war memorial should be paid by the culprit(s) who removed it.
"As reported, the village war memorial was removed from its previous position on the side of the former Reading Room in Station Road last year, much to the dismay of residents.
The circumstances of its removal remain shrouded in mystery, with the village council confirming only that the monument is in the possession of the stonemason."
Read more: http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Design-new-Great-Coates-war-memorial-unveiled/story-20751038-detail/story.html#ixzz2v4c6w66X
Why was the original war memorial removed? The costs of replacing the war memorial should be paid by the culprit(s) who removed it.
Tuesday 4 March 2014
BBC News - Edith Smith: Grantham's blue plaque for woman police officer
BBC News - Edith Smith: Grantham's blue plaque for woman police officer
"A blue plaque honouring the first woman police officer with the power of arrest
is planned for the Lincolnshire town where she worked during World War One."
"A blue plaque honouring the first woman police officer with the power of arrest
is planned for the Lincolnshire town where she worked during World War One."
Friday 28 February 2014
Tuesday 25 February 2014
Monday 24 February 2014
BBC News - Call for £200m Humber estuary flood scheme
BBC News - Call for £200m Humber estuary flood scheme
"In order to try to safeguard properties the scheme would see the banks of the
estuary raised to protect communities."
Of course we don't want to see properties flooded. But how would these flood defences affect the viability of seaside resorts along the Humber estuary?
"In order to try to safeguard properties the scheme would see the banks of the
estuary raised to protect communities."
Of course we don't want to see properties flooded. But how would these flood defences affect the viability of seaside resorts along the Humber estuary?
Friday 21 February 2014
Wednesday 19 February 2014
Petitions - Save the INN on the park in Skegness
TakingITGlobal - Action Tools - Petitions - Save the INN on the park in Skegness
"ELDC plan to demolish our INN on The Park (Skegness Pavillion) building which has been a part of Skegness since 1879. It was given to the people of Skegness by the Earl of Scarborough but It has been abandoned since 2008 and the Council have shown absolutely no interest in it. The building is of Historical Interest to Skegness and is unique yet plans are afoot to demolish it...WE NEED TO ACT NOW... we need to keep this wonderful building with its rich history alive..."
"ELDC plan to demolish our INN on The Park (Skegness Pavillion) building which has been a part of Skegness since 1879. It was given to the people of Skegness by the Earl of Scarborough but It has been abandoned since 2008 and the Council have shown absolutely no interest in it. The building is of Historical Interest to Skegness and is unique yet plans are afoot to demolish it...WE NEED TO ACT NOW... we need to keep this wonderful building with its rich history alive..."
Friday 14 February 2014
Tuesday 14 January 2014
Sunday 12 January 2014
Saturday 11 January 2014
Friday 10 January 2014
Monday 6 January 2014
Friday 3 January 2014
1909 painting of Wrawby Windmill in Lincolnshire on ebay for over £4k | Lincolnshire Echo
1909 painting of Wrawby Windmill in Lincolnshire on ebay for over £4k | Lincolnshire Echo
The painting is by James Wallace (1880-1937) a landscape painter from Berwick on Tweed who later lived in London and Paisley.
The painting is by James Wallace (1880-1937) a landscape painter from Berwick on Tweed who later lived in London and Paisley.
Wednesday 1 January 2014
Brody's Disney Appeal
Brody's Disney Appeal
Family hope to take three-year-old from Grimsby suffering from eye condition on trip of a lifetime before he goes blind
Read more: http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Family-hope-year-old-suffering-eye-condition-trip/story-20386655-detail/story.html#ixzz2p8a1uc42
Family hope to take three-year-old from Grimsby suffering from eye condition on trip of a lifetime before he goes blind
Read more: http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Family-hope-year-old-suffering-eye-condition-trip/story-20386655-detail/story.html#ixzz2p8a1uc42
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