Lincoln is one of England's oldest cities, shaped by over 2000 years of history.

Most famous for its cathedral, the city also mixes the old with the new in modern shopping and leisure facilities.

The Romans deserted Lincoln in the 5th century and it was not until the 9th century that the city began to regenerate. This was the time of the Vikings.

They established the Dane Law limiting their territory and before long Lincoln became part of the East Midlands.

Today, Lincoln Cathedral dominates the landscape, sitting high above the town. The building of the cathedral began in 1072 and part of the original structure can still be seen.

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The remainder of the original church was destroyed by fire and earthquake in the 12th century. Much of the existing cathedral is gothic, constructed in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Lincoln also boasts a hill-top castle built by William the Conqueror. After his arrival he destroyed hundreds of Saxon houses to make way for his home.

Lincoln used to have an inland port and in Medieval times became a trading centre with wool as its main commodity.

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