Fall 10 - Lincoln Field Trip

Lincoln Field Trip - Mary Ashlyn Dohoney

Though the weather was windy, it didn’t put a damper on our time spent at Lincoln Cathedral.  Personal tour guides made sure to inform us of all miscellaneous information that took place on these historic grounds. For instance, did you know that at public hangings, little boys were sometimes paid to hold on to the legs of those sentenced to hang in order to ensure a speedier death?  Not everything was morbid about this adventure.  The Lincoln Cathedral itself was an astonishing display of craftsmanship.  It epitomized a reverent heaven.

This area was heavily occupied by Romans from 40-390 ad. We all had the opportunity to walk along the perimeter of where their colonia once stood and go through the Newport Arch, one of the oldest intact and still in use arches in all of Britain.

After all the historical sightseeing, the High Street was the place to go.  Even if your aim wasn’t to shop I’d still suggest going to Steep Hill Tea; a cozy and inexpensive tea house.  All pots of tea were no more than 2 pounds. 

Over all it was a great success!