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Lincoln is a City in the East
Midlands of England, in the county of
Lincolnshire, popular for its huge
Cathedral, once the highest building in
the world, historic Castle, old cobbled
streets, and Boat Trips.
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Lincoln Cathedral and Castle are on a hill
in the centre of Lincoln. These are two of
the top attractions in England.
The earliest parts of the Cathedral are
from 1088. In 1311, it was the tallest
building in the world after the Spire on the
central tower was completed at 525 feet. The
central Spire collapsed during a storm in
1548.
1st century BC - an Iron Age settlement
was present at Lincoln
AD 48 - the Romans took control of the
area then built a Fortress named Lindon, with
a large settlement growing around the
fort.
400s - the Romans withdrew from England,
leading to the Vikings taking control of much
of the country, including Lincoln.
1066 - the Norman conquest of England by
William I led to Lincoln Castle being built
two years later.
1092 - the first Lincoln Cathedral was
completed next to the Castle.
1124 - Lincoln Cathedral is damaged by a
vast fire.
1150s - Lincoln's medieval town had become
one of the wealthiest towns in England,
trading in cloth and wool.
1185 - Lincoln Cathedral is partially
destroyed by an earthquake.
1215 - the Magna Carta
was drawn up with one of the original copies
being kept at Lincoln Castle.
1255 - work to build Lincoln Cathedral in
a larger scale begins.
1200s late - the Bishops Palace was
completed by Lincoln Cathedral, becoming one
of the most important buildings in
England.
1311 - the central tower Spire of the
Cathedral is completed at 525 feet.
1420 - the two west towers of the
Cathedral are built higher then topped with
spires as well.
1548 - the central tower Spire crashed
down during a storm.
1642 - 1651 - Lincoln changed hands a
number of times during the English Civil
War.
1700s - 1800s - Lincoln grew around the
Agricultural
Revolution and with the Foss Dyke
Canal to transport goods in and out of
the City.
1760s - the start of the Industrial
Revolution led to Lincoln becoming home
to many top heavy engineering companies.
1807 - the two spires on the cathedral
west towers were removed.
1834 - the Great Tom bell is fitted in the
central tower of the Cathedral. This 5 ton
bell is rung avery hour.
1914 - 1945 - during the two World Wars,
heavy engineering companies at Lincoln
produced military hardware, including the
first tanks.
Today - Lincoln businesses are mainly
public administration, commerce, farming, and
tourism.
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