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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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Leading The Way

world firsts in Lincolnshire

More To Explore

Did you know about Lincolnshire’s Norman connections?

Did you know about the American connections to Lincolnshire?

Memories of the Viking Way – Viking Way at 50

Did you know about the Australian connections to Lincolnshire?

Top Things to Do in Lincolnshire This January

Did you know this about Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and Lincolnshire?

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