Apart from the fact that everything in Lincoln seems to close at 4pm (if it can’t manage to close at 3) we had a pleasant visit. Noted that the cathedral west front has a very horizontal feel — better from a distance than close up. Internally seemed to be more choir than nave but had a nice cloister.
A tea-shop served us what they called a “plumb” scone. We thought later that it would go nicely with the “chicken and leak” dish advertised elsewhere.
Gino’s Italian restaurant — very popular with the younger set — very average.
Duke Wiliam Hotel — elements of Fawlty Towers and a bizarre line in brown hedgehog pillows but probably 5/10 as B&Bs go. The breakfast sausage was herby and probably local.
Lincoln bike race provided very satisfying entertainment on Sunday. 11 shortish laps and a really challenging short sharp cobbled winding hill for good spectator participation.
CAROL’S COMMENT. And the reason we went was to support Kit, who finished 10th out of 200 entrants, just over a minute behind the winner. All of the family who live in England were there to cheer him up the cobbles on Michaelgate.
And the reason we went was to support Kit, who finished 10th out of 200 entrants, just over a minute behind the winner. All of the family who live in England were there to cheer him up the cobbles on Michaelgate.