Snap-happy in Lincoln
There are far too many pretty towns and villages here in Britain and Lincoln is just one more example of this.
I had some time on my hands when my wife needed to go to her company's Lincoln office, so I tagged along and took some shots:
Go up "Steep Hill" I was told. "It's well worth it!"
Half way up (here looking back) I sincerely hoped so!
More climbing needed but nice houses and little shops
A small chapel with spring flowers
Bailgate with its Tudor houses
Lincoln Cathedral shot from Minster Yard . .
. . and from Pottergate.
From the side it could almost pass as York Minster
Opposite the Cathedral is Lincoln Castle with its walls
There used to be a wall around the city as in York but now only fragments exist like this one here called Newport Arch
Inside the castle I felt the urge to climb up to where the flag was flying and to have a walk on the wall
This is the sight from the wall towards the Cathedrale
Walking on top of the wall now with the Tower on the right
Inside the Castle grounds you find the old jail and a copy of the Magna Carta
as well as this odd looking building which is the Lincoln Magistrates Office
As I was takeing the lst picture I heard some odd flapping and thought:
"DUCK!!!" . . . . and so it was!!
On my way down to the town centre now, just glancing back
Nearly down now and getting more commercial all the time
Lincoln has worked hard to transform the area around High Street and Waterside
This is Waterside Shopping Centre looking towards High Street
Walking towards Brayford Wharf along a small passage
Brayford Wharf with its many bars on the right
Did someone say "BARS"????
Staggering back via High Street
A final glance of the Cathedral and just in time to pick up my wife from work
If you ask me which city I preferred - York or Lincoln - I have to give York the edge, as it is flat and does not interfere with the walking after a few pints of beer!!
10 comments:
Yay for me - this time I recognized the narrow boats!
You know, Mr. Unemployed, did it ever occur to you that you could earn some money as a freelance photographer, say for maybe a tourism board? When you take these strolls, I always feel as if I'm along with you and it makes me want to go visit wherever it was that you took the photos.
You might want to check into that, Erik. You never know...
I just had to "un-lurk" and tell that these are amazing photos!
I think I'd go on more long walks if I lived in GB...
beautiful photos once again :) You are making me want to venture out more and take some nice shots!!
One thing I've noticed about all these pictures you've been taking lately - is the absence of NEON. (signs)
And I LOVE the fact that it is missing. Hooray!
Oh my, that was certainly worth the walk up the hill. Great photos. I have an urge to buy airplane tickets...
Are....are....are those people out and walking about?
You are so lucky to have access to these beautiful places!
Dear very nice man. That's a beautiful town. I'll have to visit one day. As for the hills? Ahhh, bracing blighty air!
I have never visited but from your guided tour it seems a lovely city, these are stunning photos.
Ohh wow. How beautiful! My favorite is the duck, by far.
Well, that or the beer.
Sometimes, living in the South East, I forget what hills are like...
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