The style of the first cathedral (1072-1092) was Norman throughout. It was re-roofed in 1141 following a fire. In 1185, Hugh of Avallon, a French monk, built the present Early English cathedral following an earthquake which virtually destroyed the or..

Medieval, though much restored, the Witham flows through its Norman arches (the "Glory Hole") and beneath the half-timbered houses on the bridge itself. Upriver is Brayford Pool , Lincoln's medieval port and downriver are two historic inns..

Nothing remains of the Norman keep or the wooden stockade built by William the Conqueror. This defensive tower was used for public hangings in the 19C. The Crown Court (1822-1826) is at the west end of the complex.

The house and its beautifully designed Norman windows, doorway and original chimney buttress dates from 1170. The adjoining Jew's Court was once used as a synagogue.

The gallery was financed from a legacy by James Ward Usher to house his collections of 16-19C miniatures, 17 and 18C French and English clocks, porcelain, glassware and personal objects. There is also an impressive coin collection. A room is devote..

The street, which is lined by houses dating from the 16 to the 19C links the 14C Exchequer Gate to East Gate leading to the castle.

This house was built about 1170 at around the same time as the Jews' House. It has a fine, restored Norman window. Aaron, one of the most prosperous bankers in England, never actually lived here.

It contains two marvels: the Bishop's Old Palace and the Vicar's Court (1300-1400). Built on the plateau's slopes, the ruined palace reflects the grandeur of Lincoln's medieval prelates. The East Hall is Norman and the West Hall, built by St Hugh..

The buildings and grounds of Lincoln's former psychiatric hospital (1820), later known as the Lawn Hospital, now contain an exhibition on the work of the hospital, the history of squadrons 50 and 61, and the Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory, a small hot..

Housed in the former barracks of the Royal Lincolnshire Militia is an interesting display on everyday life in the past two centuries, using authentic re-creations of houses, craftsmen's workshops and stores, and an exhibition of farm and other vehicl..

Stonebow is a replacement of an earlier 14C gate, built on the site of the southernmost Roman gate. The east range is late 14C, the west early 16C. The gate and Guildhall a little further up were built in the 15C. The niches in the two towers flankin..