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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!

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George Boole: Lincolnshire’s Mathematician

Discover the history of mathematician George Boole, one of Lincolnshire’s greatest minds that can be celebrated and remembered across the historic city of Lincoln.

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Birdwatching in Lincolnshire

Unlocking the best birdwatching sites in Lincolnshire with Visit Lincolnshire’s new Coastal Bird Trail, the first of its kind in the UK.

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