A day out in Lincoln

*Picture heavy post*

Well folks, I hope you all had a fun Jubilee and the bank holidays that went with it. Hubby is off work this week, so we'll be doing some fun, relaxing and nice things. I had some fillings today, which wasn't so fun or nice, but yesterday we had a lovely day out at Lincoln. Since the weather was changeable I went for a 60s look in one of the dresses I bought in Dublin.


Shoes - Clarks outlet; Tights - Primark; Dress - Vintage;
Bag - Paul's Boutique (gift); Sunglasses - Foster Grants

 Being interested in all things architecture, I've long wanted to see Lincoln Cathedral. To be honest, I'm not sure why we hadn't been before because it took us much less than 2 hours to get there... although there was very little traffic on the road and I'm sure that helped. When we did arrive, it wasn't sunny, but it wasn't raining either, and from the car park we parked up in you could see the towers of the cathedral, and they were certainly awe inspiring.

We arrived shortly after 11am, and were a bit disappointed to find the majority of shops on the first street closed, including what looked like a pretty good vintage shop. Nonetheless, we made our way to cathedral, and into the grounds. It was phenomenal with the beautiful carvings and stained glass windows.

Hubby in the grounds



Inside



In the grounds there was a horse drawn carriage which you could take a ride around Lincoln on, and the most beautiful houses which lay directly opposite the cathedral. I wonder at what price that view comes.


Opposite the cathedral



After we'd stopped at one of the many tea rooms in the courtyard, we made our way down a winding cobbled road that was filled with independent boutiques selling everything from handbags to matryoshka dolls. It was fabulous, and there was a beautiful set of matryoshkas that I regret not buying.

Further along there was the steepest road I've ever seen in my life, aptly called 'steep hill' again it was cobbled, and lined with fabulous independent stores. Mostly they were closed, again another vintage shop that we had to peer through the windows of, but there was one little antiques shop at the bottom of the incline that was like a treasure trove and was open. We bought so many little bits there, including a new cocktail tray with the queen on, and a 1953 Coronation utility knife. I can't use it because it's so rusted up, but I bought it for display because I like it. If anyone knows how I can clean the rust off it?

We carried on into the main town where we found lots of charity shops, some vintage shops, and my personal favourite, a house clearance shop. Between them all I bagged a fab lizard brooch, a Holland scarf and some lovely blue beads. We also bought a Parson Russell Terrier ornament that reminds us of Alfie. He's now in the cabinet with our Airedale ornaments that remind us of Pru.

Town centre

After grabbing something nice to eat, and having a very cursory glance around the rest of the town it was time to make our way back to the car (and back up steep hill). Lincoln is a much bigger city than we had realised, and I think we only scratched the surface of what's there, so we most definitely want a revisit at some time in the not too distant future, and hopefully when the vintage shops are open. I can't believe we haven't been there before.

Canal in the town centre

We arrived home completely exhausted, but having had a wonderful day out.