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Make ABP and other former public sector bodies protect historic buildings. - Petitions

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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



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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

Wildlife lovers invited to help Cleethorpes' Discovery Centre thrive as nature hub | Grimsby Telegraph

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."

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."

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."

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.

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."