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100
First Settlers in Lincoln
Circular Iron age settlements discovered along the banks of the Brayford pool. -
410
Lincylene
Lindum Colonia is renamed Lincylene; a translation into old english. -
420
Danish Invasion
420 - 1066
The Danes Invade and Lincoln rises to new importance, Lincoln once again is a bustling city.
It has its own mint, named after the local ruler St Martin -
Jan 1, 1068
Lincoln Castle Built
After the Norman invasion of 1066, WIlliam the conquerer sees Lincoln's wealth and potential and qickly builts a fort to control the area and its wealth. -
Jan 1, 1092
Cathedral Built
Due to it's wealth and importance, the first Cathedral was built -
Jan 1, 1110
Strength to Strength
Lincoln became the largest and wealthiest Diocese in all of England, stretching from the Humer to the Thames. -
Jan 1, 1150
Bishop's Palace Constructed
The Bishop's Palace was constructed and became the grandest residential Structure in England. It was the centre of administrative business for the Diocese. The Diocese was the main income for the city of Lincoln and Lincoln continued to prosper -
Jan 1, 1230
Third Largest City in England
After London and York, Lincoln was the third largest city in England, with the wealth to match. Its main trade at this time was wool, they were able to transport this on the river witham.
Danes Terrace flourished with this manufacturing trade. -
Jan 1, 1409
The Great Decline
WIth over population and frequent flooding, Lincoln was susceptible to disease and many died. -
Jan 1, 1538
Dissolution of the monastaries
Henry VIII dissolutes the monastaries and claims the wealth his own. With little industry left and no monastic income, Lincon becomes deserted and building fall into direpair. -
Civil War
Buildings in uphill Lincoln were destroyed by the civil war, Danes Terrace being hugely affected. With no income and little wealth, they were unable to be rebuilt. Lincoln becomes the one street town we know today. -
Revolution
1810-1911 The area is revolutionised due to the industrial and agricultural revolution. Many residential dwellings built in uphill Lincoln to cater for this influx in population. Terrace housing built along Danes Terrace. -
Usher Gallery Formed
The Usher Gallery is consructed within the walled grounds of the Bishops Palace, confriming this area as the cultural quarter of the city -
Industrial Dwellings cleared
Industrial Dwellings cleared to make way for a new multi story car park to service thie thriving high street -
The Collection Built
A new museum to house the county's treasure's is built on the sit of the multistory carpark. Aspirations to bring culture and activity to the area are high -
Roman Invasion of Lincoln
The Romans Invade and discover Lincoln's strategic position, on a cliffside and by a river. They build Stone houses and a walled city. They call it Lindum Colonia. -
Danesgate
Danesgate and Flaxengate are created, formed on a new street system brought over by the Danes. Built upon deserted roman foundations -
Shops along Danes Terrace are flourishing
Shops such as Potters, silversmiths, blacksmiths, jewellers and shoemakers signify wealth in the town.
