MARCH 18, 2011
Big names are coming to Lincoln this year in an exciting line-up of events!
Comedy heavyweights Alan Carr, Russell Howard and Lee Evans will entertain audiences at two prominent entertainment venues in the city to test out their material and some major music acts will be performing at the Lincolnshire Events Centre this summer.
The Tooth Fairy Alan Carr is set to appear at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre on 21st March to try out the material for his forthcoming 33-date UK and Ireland tour – his first in four years!
Lee Evans’ Work-in-Progress show at the LPAC in May will also see him test out his material for his Roadrunner tour due to take place in the autumn and Russell Howard will be coming to the Lincoln Drill Hall for an intimate warm-up gig of his Right Here, Right Now tour in June.
Tickets to see these comedy geniuses range from just £15 to £25! Can’t say no to that now can you Lincoln?!
On the music front the Midsummer Magic concert series at the Lincolnshire Showground kicks off on 23rd July with a warm-up concert taking place on 14th May featuring British rock legends Status Quo.
Headlining the concert series is Boy George, while Stacey Soloman of X-Factor fame and Queen of the Jungle in I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, Jason Donovan and Belinda Carlisle are also on the bill.
The Real Thing, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Björn Again, an Abba tribute band and…wait for it…JEDWARD will also perform.
Previously held at Lincoln Castle, the summer musical series has attracted big names including Sugababes and Girls Aloud.
With variety like that, there’s something to please everyone so grab your tickets now!
Quality Houses and apartments in the heart of Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter. Ideal for families, business associates and friends. Recently Associated with The Easy Booking Company
Private Houses in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter
Luxury Quality Location & Style
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Saturday, 19 February 2011
LINCOLN CASTLE
1066, the date of the Battle of Hastings, is one date every schoolboy knows.
William the Conquerer sought to rapidly consolidate his victory by building a chain of castles across England.
Lincoln Castle was one of the first castles the Normans built, constructed in 1068, only two years after the defeat of Harold at Hastings.
The castle occupied what was the site of a former Roman fortress. According to the Domesday Book, 166 Saxon homes were cleared to make way for the castle.
Until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral, the castle dominated the Lincoln skyline.
Lincoln was one of the most important cities in the country. It had a mint. The size of the Norman castle reflects its importance.
The view from the castle is still impressive, even today. In one direction, out along the River Witham, Bardney and beyond. In the other direction can be seen the power stations in the Trent Valley.
The castle walls are still intact, and it is possible to walk around most of the wall.
The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes. It is only one of two such castles in the country, the other being at Lewes in Sussex.
The Observatory Tower is built in one of the mottes. The original tower was built 1150 towards the end of The Anarchy (the war between Stephen and his cousin Matilda for control of the throne). Later additions were added in the 14th century. The tower, as we see it today, was added by the prison governor John Merryweather, nominally as a observation post to catch escapees, but in reality, as he was a keen astronomer, for star gazing. During World War II it was used as a fire-watch post.
The other motte is the Lucy Tower. Built in the 12th century by the Castle Constable, the Countess Lucy, this was the castle's main keep, built to replace an existing building. Originally it was surrounded by a 20-foot ditch with a bridge leading to the steps. It was the castle's last line of defence. Within the tower are the graves of prisoners executed at Lincoln.
One of the prisoners whose graves can be found within the Lucy Tower is that of William Frederick Harry, hanged 1 April 1872 for the murder of his wife. His grave is marked with his initials.
The main entrance to the castle is the East Gate from Castle Square. The West Gate has been recently re-opened. The West Gate was important in Medieval times as it led out into open country.
Opposite the newly opened gate is the The Lawn. The main feature of The Lawn is the Sir Joseph Banks Tropical Conservatory.
For 900 years, Lincoln Castle has been used as a castle, a prison and as a court. The Crown Court still sits within the castle. Embedded within the castle walls are the castle dungeons.
Housed within Lincoln Castle is a copy of the original Magna Carta. It is currently on loan from Lincoln Cathedral, and has its own dedicated exhibition.
There are only four surviving copies of the original Magna Carta: two in the British Museum, and one each held by Salisbury Cathedral and Lincoln Cathedral.
Dating from the Middle Ages, The Magna Carta is the most important document conferring democracy and civil rights. It is embedded in English Common Law and has been quoted and drawn on throughout the ages, from the US Constitution (especially the Bill of Rights) through to the UN Charter.
The Medieval Castle Well is believed to be of Roman origin.
The strategic importance of Lincoln Castle cannot be overstated. It had commanding views over the surrounding countryside, it was located on two Roman roads, The Fosse Way and Ermine Street. It also overlooked Brayford Pool, and a waterway that ran from the coast at Boston via the Roman Canal to the Trent.
The castle as we see it today, was the inner bailey. The outer bailey encompassed the then existing town.
The Castle is increasingly being used for concerts and theatrical productions.
William the Conquerer sought to rapidly consolidate his victory by building a chain of castles across England.
Lincoln Castle was one of the first castles the Normans built, constructed in 1068, only two years after the defeat of Harold at Hastings.
The castle occupied what was the site of a former Roman fortress. According to the Domesday Book, 166 Saxon homes were cleared to make way for the castle.
Until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral, the castle dominated the Lincoln skyline.
Lincoln was one of the most important cities in the country. It had a mint. The size of the Norman castle reflects its importance.
The view from the castle is still impressive, even today. In one direction, out along the River Witham, Bardney and beyond. In the other direction can be seen the power stations in the Trent Valley.
The castle walls are still intact, and it is possible to walk around most of the wall.
The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes. It is only one of two such castles in the country, the other being at Lewes in Sussex.
The Observatory Tower is built in one of the mottes. The original tower was built 1150 towards the end of The Anarchy (the war between Stephen and his cousin Matilda for control of the throne). Later additions were added in the 14th century. The tower, as we see it today, was added by the prison governor John Merryweather, nominally as a observation post to catch escapees, but in reality, as he was a keen astronomer, for star gazing. During World War II it was used as a fire-watch post.
The other motte is the Lucy Tower. Built in the 12th century by the Castle Constable, the Countess Lucy, this was the castle's main keep, built to replace an existing building. Originally it was surrounded by a 20-foot ditch with a bridge leading to the steps. It was the castle's last line of defence. Within the tower are the graves of prisoners executed at Lincoln.
One of the prisoners whose graves can be found within the Lucy Tower is that of William Frederick Harry, hanged 1 April 1872 for the murder of his wife. His grave is marked with his initials.
The main entrance to the castle is the East Gate from Castle Square. The West Gate has been recently re-opened. The West Gate was important in Medieval times as it led out into open country.
Opposite the newly opened gate is the The Lawn. The main feature of The Lawn is the Sir Joseph Banks Tropical Conservatory.
For 900 years, Lincoln Castle has been used as a castle, a prison and as a court. The Crown Court still sits within the castle. Embedded within the castle walls are the castle dungeons.
Housed within Lincoln Castle is a copy of the original Magna Carta. It is currently on loan from Lincoln Cathedral, and has its own dedicated exhibition.
There are only four surviving copies of the original Magna Carta: two in the British Museum, and one each held by Salisbury Cathedral and Lincoln Cathedral.
Dating from the Middle Ages, The Magna Carta is the most important document conferring democracy and civil rights. It is embedded in English Common Law and has been quoted and drawn on throughout the ages, from the US Constitution (especially the Bill of Rights) through to the UN Charter.
The Medieval Castle Well is believed to be of Roman origin.
The strategic importance of Lincoln Castle cannot be overstated. It had commanding views over the surrounding countryside, it was located on two Roman roads, The Fosse Way and Ermine Street. It also overlooked Brayford Pool, and a waterway that ran from the coast at Boston via the Roman Canal to the Trent.
The castle as we see it today, was the inner bailey. The outer bailey encompassed the then existing town.
The Castle is increasingly being used for concerts and theatrical productions.
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Lincolnshire-grown Oleifera as recommended by TV Chef Rachel Green
Using cold pressed rapeseed oil is the next best thing for foodies, both professional and domestic.
A crop that's generally taken for granted in the county of Lincolnshire, over 575,000 hectares of crop is grown each year. 22% is used for biofuel, 13% as setaside but 65% is used in food production.
Predominantly, it's oil is blended with other oils - like blended whiskies, vin du table or mass produced tea - but Redhill-based Oleifera, made from plants grown across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, is now producing a single crop oil - the equivalent of a single malt whisky, wine appellation or single estate teas.
Conventionally rapeseed oil is produced from seeds from different varieties that are crushed at high temperature, with solvents used to remove every last drop of oil from the seed.
The oil is distilled to remove the solvent, bleached to remove the colour, then treated with a mix of chemicals to remove the flavour and odour.
The result is oil that is indistinguishable from any other; an oil with none of the character of natural, pure rapeseed oil.
Companies like Oleifera cold press their oil, with no chemicals or heat used in the extraction process. It is simply pressed then filtered, bottled labelled and packaged on site.
The result of this single-rapeseed crop cold pressed oil is a product that's even healthier than olive oil. Cold pressed rapeseed oil has just 6% saturated fat! - olive oils have around 14%, sunflower around 10%- the fat that contributes to heart disease, diabetes and obesity!!
Oleifera oil provides high levels of Omega 3 6 and 9. Happy cooking...The Best of Lincolnshire
A crop that's generally taken for granted in the county of Lincolnshire, over 575,000 hectares of crop is grown each year. 22% is used for biofuel, 13% as setaside but 65% is used in food production.
Predominantly, it's oil is blended with other oils - like blended whiskies, vin du table or mass produced tea - but Redhill-based Oleifera, made from plants grown across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, is now producing a single crop oil - the equivalent of a single malt whisky, wine appellation or single estate teas.
Conventionally rapeseed oil is produced from seeds from different varieties that are crushed at high temperature, with solvents used to remove every last drop of oil from the seed.
The oil is distilled to remove the solvent, bleached to remove the colour, then treated with a mix of chemicals to remove the flavour and odour.
The result is oil that is indistinguishable from any other; an oil with none of the character of natural, pure rapeseed oil.
Companies like Oleifera cold press their oil, with no chemicals or heat used in the extraction process. It is simply pressed then filtered, bottled labelled and packaged on site.
The result of this single-rapeseed crop cold pressed oil is a product that's even healthier than olive oil. Cold pressed rapeseed oil has just 6% saturated fat! - olive oils have around 14%, sunflower around 10%- the fat that contributes to heart disease, diabetes and obesity!!
Oleifera oil provides high levels of Omega 3 6 and 9. Happy cooking...The Best of Lincolnshire
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Lincoln Christmas Market on the British Pullman
Lincoln Christmas Market
VIP Home Departure Service® or private home transfers and free regional flights, transferring you from your front door to the Crowne Plaza St James and back
Two nights accommodation at the deluxe Crowne Plaza St James hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
A full day journey to Lincoln on the British Pullman
Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey
A four-course supper with champagne and a half-bottle of wine on the return journey
3 days
Prices and dates for this tour are not yet available online
Please call 0800 988 5823 for latest availability
VIP Home Departure Service® or private home transfers and free regional flights, transferring you from your front door to the Crowne Plaza St James and back
Two nights accommodation at the deluxe Crowne Plaza St James hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
A full day journey to Lincoln on the British Pullman
Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey
A four-course supper with champagne and a half-bottle of wine on the return journey
3 days
Prices and dates for this tour are not yet available online
Please call 0800 988 5823 for latest availability
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Lincoln Town Houses - Accommodation for Lincoln Christmas Market
A fabulous and magical event in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter!
Tens of thousands of people arrive over a 4 day period from the 2nd December - the 5th December 2010.
With hundreds of stalls selling food, crafts and items from all over the world, Lincoln's Christmas Market has grown year after year.
Our suggestion is to arrive on Thursday when it tends to be quieter!
The Market officially opens at 4pm. Sunday also tends to be a quieter time with bargins at the end of the day!!!
Parking is always an issue!
Best to park and ride if you are coming for the day. You will have to pay to park!
If you stay with Lincoln Town Houses, all our properties have free parking.
Castle View Cottage has a permit for parking and this is available on Carline Road.
Bailgate is our exclusive Roman Road which has fabulous boutique shops selling anything from Deli Food, Organic Meat, an Ice Cream Parlour, The Whisky Shop, Italian shoes, hand made jewellery, Wedding Gowns and designer clothes!
Steep Hill is exactly that! A cobbled street with numerous tea rooms, more designer shops, wine bars and plenty of designer Jewellery shops.
In Lincoln's Castle Square, the HUB of the Market! we have Lincoln Castle, Chapter House, Lincoln Cathedral & architecture like you have never seen before.
A photographers dream!!
Check out our web addresses for more information.
Enjoy! Alison
www.christmasmarkets.com/
Tens of thousands of people arrive over a 4 day period from the 2nd December - the 5th December 2010.
With hundreds of stalls selling food, crafts and items from all over the world, Lincoln's Christmas Market has grown year after year.
Our suggestion is to arrive on Thursday when it tends to be quieter!
The Market officially opens at 4pm. Sunday also tends to be a quieter time with bargins at the end of the day!!!
Parking is always an issue!
Best to park and ride if you are coming for the day. You will have to pay to park!
If you stay with Lincoln Town Houses, all our properties have free parking.
Castle View Cottage has a permit for parking and this is available on Carline Road.
Bailgate is our exclusive Roman Road which has fabulous boutique shops selling anything from Deli Food, Organic Meat, an Ice Cream Parlour, The Whisky Shop, Italian shoes, hand made jewellery, Wedding Gowns and designer clothes!
Steep Hill is exactly that! A cobbled street with numerous tea rooms, more designer shops, wine bars and plenty of designer Jewellery shops.
In Lincoln's Castle Square, the HUB of the Market! we have Lincoln Castle, Chapter House, Lincoln Cathedral & architecture like you have never seen before.
A photographers dream!!
Check out our web addresses for more information.
Enjoy! Alison
www.christmasmarkets.com/
Steam Punk Festival
The festival is a combination of exhibitions, trade stalls, authors and artists, workshops, presentations and of course lots and lots of live original music. The main attraction however is the participants themselves. Up to 1000 well dressed and well mannered steampunks enjoying the delightful "Steampunk Quarter" of Lincoln.
Unlike many conventions and festivals The Asylum is what might be termed a "campus" event. They use several venues but all within a stones throw of each other in the historic quarter of Lincoln. This year's venues are Lincoln Castle, The Lawns, Charlotte House and The Victoria Inn.
The Asylum is organised and run by the Victorian Steampunk Society which is a not-for-profit organisation which exists to promote the Steampunk Community in the UK. People attending are granted associate membership of the VSS so the event is in effect a series of private functions but the colourful nature of Steampunk means we also make quite an impression on the City.
Worth popping over to Lincoln!
Unlike many conventions and festivals The Asylum is what might be termed a "campus" event. They use several venues but all within a stones throw of each other in the historic quarter of Lincoln. This year's venues are Lincoln Castle, The Lawns, Charlotte House and The Victoria Inn.
The Asylum is organised and run by the Victorian Steampunk Society which is a not-for-profit organisation which exists to promote the Steampunk Community in the UK. People attending are granted associate membership of the VSS so the event is in effect a series of private functions but the colourful nature of Steampunk means we also make quite an impression on the City.
Worth popping over to Lincoln!
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Lincoln Town Houses take Gold Award in Lincoln
Well it has been a few weeks since our last blog!
We have been on a family holiday to Cornwall staying at The delightful Lower Penhallow Farm, near St Mawes. It was fantastic and the weather could not have been better.
Tracy, our housekeeper did a splendid job looking after the properties whilst we were away.
Well it's all happening at the moment...we are very excited and proud to have received 4 Stars & a GOLD AWARD from Visit Britain for outstanding quality accommodation and customer service.
This is for a third consecutive year!
We are also expanding with two new properties.
The exclusive West Wing on Eastgate is a private two bedroomed annexe located within Disney Place on Eastgate by Lincoln Cathedral. Guests can enjoy a large stunning private garden and conservatory, along with two en-suite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and living room.
Images can be found on our web site under 'Special Offers' as this particular property has been handed over to Lincoln Town Houses for a short period over the summer.
£165.00 per night for 3 nights or more sleeping up to 4 people.
Hungate Town House is a stunning three bedroomed property at The Ropery in Lincoln. It is furnished to our usual high standard and there is private gated parking for 2 vehicles.
Located in The Cultural Quarter, next to Spring Hill Town House, this fabulous contemporary property is available from 2 nights.Images will be available by the end of the month.
£149 per night for 3 nights or more sleeping up to 4 people.
£179 per night for 3 nights or more sleeping up to 6 people.
£329.00 for 2 nights sleeping up to 4 people.
£420.00 for 2 nights sleeping up to 6 people.
Please call Alison on 01522 530274 or 07795477780
http://www.lincolntownhouses.co.uk
lincolntownhouses@btinternet.com
We have been on a family holiday to Cornwall staying at The delightful Lower Penhallow Farm, near St Mawes. It was fantastic and the weather could not have been better.
Tracy, our housekeeper did a splendid job looking after the properties whilst we were away.
Well it's all happening at the moment...we are very excited and proud to have received 4 Stars & a GOLD AWARD from Visit Britain for outstanding quality accommodation and customer service.
This is for a third consecutive year!
We are also expanding with two new properties.
The exclusive West Wing on Eastgate is a private two bedroomed annexe located within Disney Place on Eastgate by Lincoln Cathedral. Guests can enjoy a large stunning private garden and conservatory, along with two en-suite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and living room.
Images can be found on our web site under 'Special Offers' as this particular property has been handed over to Lincoln Town Houses for a short period over the summer.
£165.00 per night for 3 nights or more sleeping up to 4 people.
Hungate Town House is a stunning three bedroomed property at The Ropery in Lincoln. It is furnished to our usual high standard and there is private gated parking for 2 vehicles.
Located in The Cultural Quarter, next to Spring Hill Town House, this fabulous contemporary property is available from 2 nights.Images will be available by the end of the month.
£149 per night for 3 nights or more sleeping up to 4 people.
£179 per night for 3 nights or more sleeping up to 6 people.
£329.00 for 2 nights sleeping up to 4 people.
£420.00 for 2 nights sleeping up to 6 people.
Please call Alison on 01522 530274 or 07795477780
http://www.lincolntownhouses.co.uk
lincolntownhouses@btinternet.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)