Lincolnshire

Origin of name: Its early Briton name was Lindum, meaning a lake (Llyn) - a widening of thr River Witham - and a hillfort (dun), which would have stood above the river, which often flooded. The Romans named the place Lindum colonia: a colony or settlement for retired soldiers.

Name first recorded: 1016 as Lincolnescire.

County Motto: Perseverance vincit 'Preservance succeeds'.

1891

101 Macaulay Street, Great Grimsby.

James Earthey, age 32 married, Lodger, S.S. Fireman, born Herne, Yorks.