Two self-titled urban explorers have trespassed at night onto Lincoln Cathedral to take adrenaline-fuelled rooftop photographs of Lincoln.
The men go by the nicknames of Forsaken and Horus and posted photos of their climb on cathedral scaffolding on the Urban Explorations Forum.
Lincoln Cathedral came to their attention after watching the episode of Top Gear featuring the city in July.
“Unbeknown to us was how long ago the [Top Gear] film was made and whether the scaffolding would still be in situ,” one of the men explained his adventure on the forum.
“The cathedral was high priority and we made the journey south the following weekend. Up close and personal, the scaffolding remained and a plan was devised.
“With a break in traffic, we climbed past the CCTV adorning the hoardings and ventured upwards out of sight.”
The pair also went inside Lincoln Cathedral in one of their two trips to the city during August:
“Heading down the turrets spiral staircase in darkness, we were inside the cathedral and it was eerily quiet.
“With the door to the Nave locked, Horus caught some sleep and three hours later we headed out to be met with dawn breaking over Lincoln.”
Lincolnshire Police spokesman James Newall told The Lincolnite: “We have not received a complaint about this issue and as there does not appear to be any criminal intent, this is more likely to be a case of civil trespass and not a police matter.”
— Later update: Phil Hamlyn Williams, Chief Executive of Lincoln Cathedral, said: “Entry to the cathedral was most likely affected through the intruders climbing the south-west turret scaffolding before it was complete.
“This was very dangerous and the scaffolding has since been secured. We have taken steps to prevent further entry into the building but no damage was reported.
“There was another incident of the scaffold being climbed and this was reported to the police. This again took place before the scaffold was secured.
“We would urge would be trespassers not to risk attempting to climb the scaffolding simply in the interest of their own safety.
“Visitors to the cathedral can enjoy the views shown in the photographs by joining roof tours that are available daily within the normal entry charge.
“We have also placed the panoramic view from St Hugh at the foot of the scaffold where it too can be enjoyed in safety,” Williams added.
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There have been 240 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday and four COVID-19 related deaths across Greater Lincolnshire.
The latest UK coronavirus dashboard figures show 123 cases in Lincolnshire, 68 in North Lincolnshire and 49 in North East Lincolnshire.
It means means there have been 3,349 cases for the month of October.
NHS figures have reported one further deaths at Lincolnshire Community Health Service confirmed on October 19.
Meanwhile, the government’s own death tally, which includes those both in and out of hospitals and those of residents in hospitals outside the county, increased by four.
It includes three Lincolnshire residents and one North East Lincolnshire resident.
How cases have looked since the start of the pandemic. | Image: Public Health England and NHSX
Nationally, cases increased by 21,331 to 762,542, while deaths jumped by 241 to 43,967.
Lincolnshire is currently still on the medium (tier 1) level for the the new three-tier lockdown system of COVID-19 risk, which means it has no extra restrictions on top of the nation-wide ones.
Coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire for Tuesday, October 20
7,941 cases (up 240)
5,223 in Lincolnshire (up 123)
1,662 in North Lincolnshire (up 68)
1,056 in North East Lincolnshire (up 49)
428 deaths (up four)
295 from Lincolnshire (up three)
91 from North Lincolnshire (no change)
42 from North East Lincolnshire (up one)
of which 287 hospital deaths (up one)
153 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (no change)
6 at Lincolnshire Community Health Service hospitals (up one)
1 at Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (no change)
127 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (no change)
762,542 UK cases, 43,967 deaths
DATA SOURCE — FIGURES CORRECT AT THE TIME OF the latest update. postcode data includes deaths not in healthcare facilities or in hospitals outside authority boundaries.
Squirrels in Lincoln were captured having fun with cameras, radios and even miniature shopping trollies.
Colin Bradding, a local photographer, went to Hartsholme Park in the city to capture some footage of the wildlife there, but he found himself even closer than usual to the creatures.
Squirrels were climbing onto his camera lens, exploring the portable radio he brought, and even pushing a tiny shopping trolley with nuts in it.
Why won’t this thing tune! | Photo: Colin Bradding
Trying to get the right angle. | Photo: Colin Bradding
Stay still while I focus the camera. | Photo: Colin Bradding
Just need to check this is still working okay. | Photo: Colin Bradding
Yep, working fine, back to work I go! | Photo: Colin Bradding
Nine more schools and three nurseries in Lincolnshire have positive cases of coronavirus on Tuesday.
Lincolnshire County Council said on October 20 that it is working with 77 schools with COVID-19 infections.
There have been 34 schools with cases in North East Lincolnshire since September, with 13 current active, suspected or confirmed cases. There have been at least six schools with cases in North Lincolnshire.
The latest additions to the list are Carre’s Grammar School (Sleaford), Louth Academy, Boston Grammar School, Hartsholme Academy (Lincoln), Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School, Harlaxton Primary School (Grantham), Holbeach Primary Academy and Priory Pembroke Academy (Cherry Willingham), which all remain open.
Little Learners Pre-School in Lincoln has also been added to the list, but is closed, along with Woodlands Academy (Spilsby), Bassingham Pre-School, Hawthorn Tree School (Boston), Springwell Alternative Academy (Grantham) and St George’s Academy (Ruskington).
Andy Fox, consultant in public health, said: “As of this Tuesday, Lincolnshire’s Health Protection Team is currently working with 77 schools that have had confirmed cases of coronavirus.
“All schools are taking action to limit the potential spread of the virus, with some pupils and staff self-isolating as a precaution where necessary.”
Bishop Grosseteste University has three students who are currently self-isolating due to a positive test result. Eight students are currently self-isolating with suspected symptoms and waiting to be tested or to receive a test a result.
Schools with current confirmed cases (new in bold at the top):
Carre’s Grammar School, Sleaford
Louth Academy
Boston Grammar School
Hartsholme Academy, Lincoln
Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School
Harlaxton Primary School, Grantham
Holbeach Primary Academy
Priory Pembroke Academy, Cherry Willingham
Little Learners Pre-School, Lincoln (closed)
Lincoln College
Queen Elizabeth High School, Gainsborough
Hackthorn Primary School
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Somercotes Academy, North Somercotes
Lincoln Castle Academy
Lincoln Carlton Academy
Bluecoat Meres Academy, Grantham
Dunholme St Chad’s Primary School
Kesteven and Grantham Girls School
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
Bassingham Pre-School (closed)
Barrowby Primary School
Billingborough Primary School
The Priory Academy LSST
Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham
Boston College
Hawthorn Tree School, Boston (closed)
Caistor Yarborough Academy
Haven High Academy, Boston
Malcolm Sargent Primary School, Stamford
St George’s Academy, Sleaford
St Peter and St Paul Academy, Lincoln
Kirkstone House School, Baston
Stamford Endowed Schools
Manor Leas Junior School, Lincoln
St Hugh’s Catholic Primary, Lincoln
Ermine Academy, Lincoln
St Giles Academy, Lincoln
Branston Community College Academy
Grantham College
Kelsey Primary School
Birchwood Junior School, Lincoln
Great Steeping Primary School, Spilsby
Walton Academy, Grantham
Wragby Primary School
Woodlands Academy, Spilsby (closed)
Skegness Academy
Blyton Cum Laughton Primary School
Castle Wood Academy, Gainsborough
The King’s School, Grantham
Westgate Academy, Lincoln
William Farr School, Welton, Lincoln
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn, Lincoln
Kisimul School Acacia Hall, Freisthorpe
Leslie Manser Primary, Lincoln
Lincoln St Christopher’s Special School
Long Sutton Primary School
Market Deeping Community Primary
Springwell Alternative Academy, Grantham (closed)
St Nicholas Primary, Boston
Community Learning in Partnership, Gainsborough
Grantham Preparatory International School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Horncastle
St Michael’s Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill
University Academy Long Sutton
Denton Primary School, Grantham
Bridge House Independent School, Boston
Charles Read Academy, Grantham
De Aston School, Market Rasen
The Lancaster School, Lincoln
The St Sebastian Primary School, Grantham
Waddington All Saints Academy
Bourne Academy
Claypole Primary School
St George’s Academy, Ruskington (closed)
Swinderby All Saints Primary School
University Academy Holbeach
Public Health are also aware of the following six nurseries with positive cases (new in bold at the top):
Little Learners Nursery, Skegness
Nutwood Day Nursery, Lincoln
Clarence House Day Nursery, Grantham
Town and Country Kiddies Nursery, Louth
Seashells Nursery, Mablethorpe
Angels Childcare, Lincoln
North East Lincolnshire
There have been 34 schools and education settings with confirmed cases of coronavirus in North East Lincolnshire since September.
There are currently 13 with current active suspected or confirmed cases, although this figure does not include pre-schools/alternative settings.
The following schools, academies and colleges have recorded confirmed COVID-19 cases since September (figures correct as of October 19 with the current suspected or confirmed cases in bold):
Stallingborough Junior and Infant School
Lisle Marsden Academy
Tollbar Academy
Grimsby Institute
Middlethorpe Primary Academy
Signhills Infant Academy
Ormiston Maritime Academy
Cleethorpes Academy
Franklin College
Great Coates Primary
Healing Science Academy
Humberston Academy
William Barcroft Junior School
Humberston CE Primary School
Phoenix Park Academy
John Whitgift Academy
Saint James’s School
Western Primary School
Fairfield Primary Academy
Sevenhills Academy
Signhills Academy
Havelock Academy
Weelsby Academy
Laceby Acres Academy
Scartho Infants
There is also one further school with an active suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case, but it has not yet been publicly named.
In addition, there are also seven pre-school/alternative settings that have had cases since the start of September.
North Lincolnshire
There have been at least six schools with cases in North Lincolnshire since term restarted in September.
In addition, John Leggott College in Scunthorpe has also had a positive case of coronavirus.
However, North Lincolnshire Council said it was unable to provide data regarding schools in the region with coronavirus cases.
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