Heritage

A professional archaeologist has called on the City of Lincoln Council to reject the White Hart Hotel’s proposed swimming pool complex, arguing it threatens the heritage of the city “for little to no public benefit.”

A planning application submitted for the Grade II listed building seeks permission to build a swimming pool, spa and gym complex inside the hotel in the heart of historic Lincoln.

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Archaeological discoveries from an Anglo-Saxon cemetery which were found underground in rural Lincolnshire will feature on BBC 2 Digging for Britain at 8pm tonight (Tuesday, Jan 9).

The episode entitled ‘A Roman Mystery and Waterloo’s Disappearing Dead’ will show the finds uncovered during the construction of Viking Link, the world’s longest land and subsea inter-connector. Viking Link went live on December 29 and enables the sharing of electricity between the UK and Denmark.

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Nicky van der Drift’s remarkable journey with the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincoln, recently honoured with an OBE in the King’s New Years Honours list, is a testament to her dedication to preserving a crucial chapter of history.

As the Chief Executive of the IBCC, Nicky has been instrumental in bringing to life the first comprehensive memorial and history centre that recognises the international scope of Bomber Command’s service during World War II.

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