Prof Andrew Jackson, Cultural Historian & Geographer (C20th Britain - local rural landscape art & literature); Head of Research, BGU Lincoln; a Devonian abroad.
Parklife - Thursday 31st July - 2.00pm - Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EZ
Andrew Walker explores the history of three of Lincoln City’s historic parks.
Tickets & details here - bit.ly/4kJFjVo
Very much the place to be for the aristocracy and aspiring County families in the 19th century. SoL's Andrew Walker tells the story of #Lincoln's County Assembly Rooms in Hello Lincoln bit.ly/4jt6kvw
We've just launched our new Local Heritage Hub 🚀
With nearly 400 locations, every county, city, district, and major town in England now has a dedicated digital page that uncovers its rich and layered history.
➡️ historicengland.org.uk/local
📸 Bute Street, Luton, 1928.
ALT Black and white photo of a snowy street with a horse-drawn cart and the Connor Hats Factory building, surrounded by vintage shop signs and advertisements.
Details from the panoramic ‘Landscape with St Jerome’ by Joachim Patinir (1517), credited as the pioneer of modern landscape painting. There’s wildlife too ~ check out two lions, a rabbit and even a camel