Cathedral garden commemorates the Battle of the Somme
Lincoln Cathedral’s famous west front has become a place of dedication and remembrance for casualties of conflict, particularly the First World War. More than 1,000 people have remembered the fallen by dedicating poppy crosses in a special memorial garden created outside the Cathedral. The garden marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle…
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Lincolnshire Ringers take part in National Youth Competition.
On July 2nd two teams of 8 young bell ringers will be making their way by train to London to take part in a national striking competition for ringers under the age of 19 years. 24 teams from around the country will be judged on how well they ring the bells in a test piece. …
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Appeal for Help
Lincoln Cathedral Connected needs your help! The Connected Team is researching the development of Minster Yard and how it has changed over the years. We know that up until the mid-1900s there were railings along the brick wall in front of the Georgian ‘numbered houses’ in Minster Yard, but we can’t locate any really clear…
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Chapter Letter Sunday 26 June to Saturday 9 July 2016
Mark Hocknull, Chancellor John Patrick, Acting Dean & Subdean Philippa White, Succentor I sit down to write this Chapter Letter on “Referendum Day” and by the time that this Letter is printed and read the result for better or for worse (dependent on your point of view) will be determined and known. Whatever the result…
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Award at the Lincolnshire Show
The Lincolnshire Show is a fantastic occasion and a great opportunity for the Cathedral to meet the community face to face, give them a coffee and tell them all about what we have been up to. We were absolutely delighted to receive an award for the Best Laid-out non Agricultural Stand at the Show. The…
Read More Chapter House Exhibition
This week in the Chapter House: An exhibition of the work of local artists is being held in the Cathedral Chapter House this week. Denise, who leads the group, is a retired art teacher who now works with adults in her studio in Welton. Some of the group have been painting for many years, others…
Read More Visit Lincoln Cathedral at the Lincolnshire Show
Medieval knights and Roman soldiers – just two of the characters children will have the chance to dress up as at the Lincoln Cathedral marquee at this year’s Lincolnshire Show, held on the 22 and 23 June. Families are invited to bring their little warriors to stand DZ–02 to have fun dressing up as one…
Read More Meet the New Dean of Lincoln
We are delighted to announce: The Queen has approved the appointment of the Venerable Christine Wilson as Dean of Lincoln. “I was thrilled, and a little daunted, to be offered the post of Dean of Lincoln,” said Christine. “Recently I have begun to build associations with Lincoln, and the fabulous opportunity to lead a world-class cathedral…
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