1970s VW Van

Another one from yesterday's VW Camper Day at the Brayford.

VW Camper Day

There were lots of VW Camper vans and other VWs around the Brayford this morning.

Ross Castle

Ross Castle is a folly built in 1863 by MS&L Railway Company to attract tourists to Cleethorpes. Today the castle is a handy viewpoint from which to see the promenade, beech and pier at Cleethorpes.

Westgate Water Tower

Seen from Lincoln Castle.

Mablethorpe

The beach hut in the centre is called "Eyes Wide sHut" and won the modern beach hut competition in 2007.

Rosemary Lane, Lincoln

Rosemary Lane, Lincoln, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The old building is the former Wesleyan School, built in the 19th century.

Lincoln Castle Motte

Lincoln Castle Motte, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Geek fact: Lincoln Castle is unusual in that it has two mottes. Only Lewes Castle in Sussex is similarly well endowed.

This mottely view was taken from within the ramparts yesterday as the castle was also open for the Discover Lincolnshire weekend.

Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace

Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This English Heritage site near the Cathedral was open during the Discover Lincolnshire weekend.

Sutton-on-Sea

Sutton-on-Sea, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Spring

Spring, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Yesterday (20 March) was officially the first day of spring.

Out of Season

Out of Season, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Mablethorpe.

View Towards Bardney

View Towards Bardney, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The silos in the distance are at Bardney. Seen from the Water Rail Way path near Fiskerton.

Usher Gallery

Usher Gallery, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

It's part of The Collection Museum in Lincoln.

Lincolnshire Archives Building

Lincolnshire Archives Building, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

St Rumbold's St, Lincoln.

The Pyewipe Inn

The Pyewipe Inn, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Located along the Fossdyke Navigation, west of Lincoln city centre.

Lady of Shalott

Lady of Shalott, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Blue skies appeared earlier than expected this morning, but strong winds persisted in the open countryside.

Water Rail Way path near Fiskerton: the barley ears sculpture is called "Lady of Shalott".

Central Pullover

Central Pullover, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Mablethorpe.

Mablethorpe

Mablethorpe, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Approaching the main promenade from the South.

Lincoln from South Common

Lincoln from South Common, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

B&Q is just left of centre and the Holiday Inn Express is towards the right.

Monks Rd, Lincoln

Monks Rd, Lincoln, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Seen from the Arboretum.

Is spring early this year? It's certainly a lot earlier than last year.

Lincoln Arboretum

Lincoln Arboretum, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Mablethorpe

Mablethorpe, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The skies cleared around lunchtime but strong SW winds continued to blow sand along the beach.

Trusthorpe

Trusthorpe, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Gibraltar Hill, Lincoln

Gibraltar Hill, Lincoln, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Permissive Path

Permissive Path, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Bracebridge Heath.

Brayford Reflections

Brayford Reflections, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Brayford Pool, Lincoln.

First!

First!, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

First daffodils I've seen this year - near Newport Arch, Lincoln.

Pedestrian Directions

Pedestrian Directions, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Brayford Pool, Lincoln.

Sleaford Rd, Bracebridge Heath

Sleaford Rd, Bracebridge Heath, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

First Day of Spring?

First Day of Spring?, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The weathermen say spring starts today, meteorologically.

The calendars say it starts at the equinox.

What does the fox say? :-)