This blog post was originally written in 2023 for a document produced as part of a Ted X series of events in the city of Lincoln. The focus of the document and series of events was on urban renewal and I was asked to write a piece on the most pivotal periods of Lincoln's history and the impact on the city.

Lincoln, a city that has witnessed centuries of history, is not only famous for its stunning cathedral and medieval streets but also for the extraordinary people who have lived in or been connected to the city.