The first German-type Christmas Market in Britain had its inception in Lincoln on 16th December 1982. The opening ceremony was performed jointly by the Oberburgermeister of Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, the Mayor of Lincoln and the Chairman of Lincoln’s twinning committee.

The Christmas Market is still held every December.

Lincoln Christmas Market

Brayford Pool is probably a remnant of the much larger stretch of water which may have given Lincoln its Celtic name of Lindon..from Lyn, meaning a lake. It is joined on the east by the River Witham and on its west by the Fossdyke...dug by the Romans to connect Lindum with the River Trent at Torksey. With this acess to internal waters, and the sea, Lincoln prospered.

Lincoln Cathedral from Brayford

Following an absence, the books are now back on sale in increasingly more outlets throughout Lincolnshire.

They will also be available to buy on-line in due course.

After a period of coming to terms with our loss we feel the time is right to do as Roy hoped we would and re-launch his wonderful books and artwork.

Roy Fisk, who appeared on TV and Radio Lincolnshire recently, is currently working on a new venture, a guide entitled “Historic Lincoln - An Illustrated Talk-about Walk-about”.

Lincolnshire Standard 7.12.1985

Lincolnshire author and artist Roy Fisk, is enjoying plenty of pre-Christmas success with his latest publication Lincoln Scrap Book - Peeps into The Past.

Lincolnshire Echo 7.12.1989

“Man with a natural talent for art...

THE CITY IS HIS SUBJECT”

Lincolnshire Chronicle 18.1.1974

The High Bridge is the point of intersection between Ermine Street and the River Witham, which began life in Roman times as a mere ford.  It was later bridged to meet the demands of wheeled traffic.

The arch of the bridge itself is Norman and dates from c1160.  It has a 22 foot span.  The vault was formerly known as the Murder Hole, but now bears the less sinister name of the Glory Hole.  The buildings upon the bridge make the spot quite unique, and were built c1540.

The Glory Hole

And up to the present day .....

From years gone by ............

Oil paintings by Roy Fisk and extracts from his books....