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50 Greatest Lincolnshire Legends: Famous People Born in Lincolnshire

Who are the greatest and most famous people born in Lincolnshire? The county has produced a remarkable collection of scientists, politicians, writers, explorers, actors, musicians, sporting champions and reformers whose influence has travelled far beyond its borders. This definitive countdown celebrates 50 Lincolnshire legends, from figures who transformed their professions to the rare individuals who changed Britain—or the world. Every person on the list was born in the historic county of Lincolnshire. Rankings are based on achievement, influence, fame, longevity and legacy. Comparing a scientist with a sportsman, a poet with a Prime Minister or an explorer with an entertainer is inevitably subjective. That is part of the fun. A good list should inform, surprise and provoke an argument. So,...

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Lincolnshire Wildlife in September: What to Look For

September brings berries, butterflies, gathering swallows and excellent chances to see hares and barn owls across Lincolnshire’s quieter landscapes September...

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September Gardening Jobs: 10 Ways to Prepare for Autumn

Warm soil, autumn moisture and ripening seed make September one of the most useful months in the gardening calendar The...

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Tour of Britain Lincolnshire Route 2026: Where to Watch

Tour of Britain Men visits Lincolnshire on 2nd and 3rd September 2026. See the Lincoln, Wolds, Boston and Skegness route...

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Sir Jonathan Van-Tam donates iconic Covid-Era suit to Boston’s Guildhall Museum

The pinstriped suit worn by Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam during the Downing Street Covid-19 briefings has been donated to Boston...

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A ROYAL SCANDAL AT BELTON HOUSE

Celebrated as one of England’s most perfectly proportioned country houses, Belton House has witnessed more than three centuries of family...

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A Taste of Lincolnshire: The County’s Food & Drink Heroes

From cereal fields and sugar beet to potatoes and brassicas, to meat, dairy and award-winning cheese melted into Plum Loaf,...

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On the Farm: Harvest Complete Across Lincolnshire with a Frustrating but Fast Season

Farming correspondent Andrew Ward MBE reports on a frustrating but remarkably fast harvest at Glebe Farm, a record-breaking John Deere...

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British Wildlife in August: What to Spot in Lincolnshire

From blackberrying hedgerows to kingfishers skimming quiet rivers, August is one of the richest months for wildlife-watching in the Lincolnshire...

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Real Wedding: Childhood Sweethearts Marry in Lincoln

Caitlin and Brad Zealand met as teenagers at a party in Lincoln in 2012. Thirteen years later, they chose the...

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The Cod Wars at 50: How They Changed Grimsby

Half a century after the last Cod War ended, we look at how a series of fishing disputes with Iceland...

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Northorpe Hall, Kirton Lindsey: Inside a £2.25m Country House

Few Lincolnshire country houses combine architectural drama, family history and practical family accommodation quite as successfully as Northorpe Hall —...

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August Garden Jobs: Mark Lane’s Expert Guide, 2026

BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Dr Mark Lane on the August tasks that keep borders blooming now — and quietly shape...

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Boston Stump & the Pilgrim Fathers: A 2026 Guide to Historic Boston

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, the story of a nation traces back to a Lincolnshire market...

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Celebrating 25 Years of Pride Magazines

The people, personalities and passion behind 25 years of the luxury lifestyle magazine Twenty-five years in business is a milestone...

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Ruby Wax… all in the mind

Laughter is supposed to be the best medicine, but when modern life drowns out the guffaws, replacing them with the...

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Lincolnshire’s High Sheriff

For more than 1,000 years, the role of High Sheriff has existed at the heart of county life. Once responsible...

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Friends in High Places: Lincolnshire’s tallest structures

If you’re not keen on heights, you might want to skip these next few pages, because this month we discover...

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The Red Arrows

A new era begins for the RAF’s world- famous Red Arrows as Wing Commander Sasha Nash takes command of the...

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Lincolnshire Gardens: NGS Open Gardens

Discover Lincolnshire’s most inspiring private gardens as the National Garden Scheme returns for 2026, offering visitors a chance to enjoy...

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Steam Railways in Lincolnshire

This month we’re adding coal to the fire and setting off on a heritage journey with the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway...

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T E Laurence of Arabia and Lincolnshire

In our March 2025 edition we paid a visit to Hobbsons on Steep Hill for our monthly Dining Out feature....