Blog | Follow Us

Leading The Way

Follow Karl Bird as he delves into the extraordinary feats that have put Lincolnshire on the map as a world leader in episode 6 of his 9 part series 'Why the Wolds Needs Lincolnshire'. The Tallest Building, First Female Prime Minister, Longest Bridge, The First Rock Festival, First Barcode and even the First Spacewalk...the list is endless and remarkably surprising!

world firsts in Lincolnshire

More To Explore

Our 30 Favourite Louth Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss in 2025

Louth is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend, a week-long family holiday, or an activity-packed escape. Here’s what’s on in 2025 to help you plan your trip.

April 28, 2025

Did you know this about the formation of the RAF?

Learn about the formation of the RAF… evidence shows that at the time not everybody was happy: the name, the traditions, the colour of the uniforms.

April 23, 2025

Lincolnshire military history

Discover Lincolnshire’s military history – from WWII RAF bases to aviation museums and war memorials. Explore Bomber County’s top landmarks.

April 11, 2025

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookie-law-info-consent	11 months	This cookie is used to store the summary of the consent given for cookie usage
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement	11 months	This cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Advertisement".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
MCPopupClosed	11 months	The cookie is set by Mailchimp and is used to store whether or not user has dismissed a message.
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not a user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
www.youtube.com	11 months	www.youtube.com is used by www.visitlincolnshire.com to store and show video content. These cookies are set by YouTube to track usage of its services. These cookies are only accepted upon play.

Analytics

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Cookie	Duration	Description
google-analytics	11 months	These cookies are used for tracking the user's behaviour on the website to understand the website's performance and reach.

Leading The Way

world firsts in Lincolnshire

More To Explore

Our 30 Favourite Louth Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss in 2025

Did you know this about the formation of the RAF?

Lincolnshire military history

Things to Do

Find Accommodation

Inspiration & Ideas

Local Food & Drink

How to get to Lincolnshire

Destinations

News & Blogs

Accessibility

© Lincolnshire County Council 2025

Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices,
Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1YL

Leading The Way

Share

world firsts in Lincolnshire

More To Explore

News & Blogs

© Lincolnshire County Council 2025

Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1YL

Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices,
Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1YL