Lincoln; Saturday, 20 July, 2002

Aim of today to cram in as much as possible into a short a space of time as possible as the weather was not good.

First site of the day was looking at Lincoln from the Guide Friday bus, views of the city, get your bearings and discount vouchers to a number of sites.

After returning to the cathedral I went on one of the daily tours of the roof of the cathedral.

Not for the faint hearted clambering up the spiral staircases into the original oak beamed roof cavities of the cathedral before stepping out onto the roof (thankfully just after a hefty shower rather than during) for views of the surrounding area that are unrivaled by any other.

Then a wander across the square to the castle to look around the remains of the castle, the towers and the Magna Carta exhibition.

just in time back onto the Guide Friday bus as one of the heaviest thunder storms decides to deposit itself on the city.

After another whip round the city there is enough time (and some sun) to look round the remains of the Medieval Bishops Palace before retiring for food and bed