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Memorial to Henry I in the Forbury Gardens, Reading

Reading

in the county of Berkshire

Poole Harbour

Sandbanks

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset

View of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Clifton, Bristol, Somerset. Summer 2004

Bristol

a Historic City in the county of Somerset

Pictures of Waddington

in the county of Lincolnshire

About Waddington

This is a town with an illustrious record of service for the R.A.F. A training unit for pilots was first established here early in 1916, this continued until the end of the First World War in 1918 when it closed down. In 1926 it re-opened as the base for Lincoln's 503 Squadron, and has been in operation ever since. The base has a most illustrious record, it has been home to other Squadrons, including 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron. The Victoria Cross was awarded to Squadron Leader John Nettleton, who was with the 44, when he led a day-light attack on a U-Boat factory. More recently, during the Falklands conflict of 1982, Vulcan's from the station flew to the Falklands in what were the longest distance bombing raids carried out by the R.A.F.

Waddington is a bustling town, its modern day history forever linked to the R.A.F of which it is justifiably proud. It's annual air show is a major event on the yearly calendar and is attended by people from all over England. Flying displays and machines do not come much finer than those at Waddington.

Surrounding the town is a wealth of pretty hamlets in a landscape dominated with ancient churches, old inns, windmills, and timeless looking houses and cottages.

In the town you will find good shopping and leisure facilities which includes fishing on the River Witham. There is an excellent choice of accommodation should you wish to make this a longer stay, and there is an array of tempting pubs and restaurants

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Lincoln (655 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of Lincolnshire

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction N of Waddington)

This fine cathedral City was called Lindon by the Ancient Britons' and later the Romans' knew it as Lindum. In AD48 a Roman garrison was set up to command the meeting of the.....

St Lawrence Parish Church

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW of Waddington)

This is a large village lying around three miles from Lincoln which is fringed by the Fosdyke Navigation. Visitors will find a few shops, pubs and an interesting Anglican church...

A picture of Nettleham

Nettleham (10 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction N of Waddington)

This is a most delightful Lincolnshire village with dreamy stone cottages, a picturesque village green, and a sparkling beck around which well fed ducks and moorhens colonise...

A picture of Bardney

Bardney (11 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E of Waddington)

The village of Bardney lies on the eastern banks of the River Witham a short distance from Lincoln...

A picture of Southrey

Southrey (5 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E of Waddington)

This is a pleasant place which grew up along the banks of the River Witham, within site and sounds of some famous abbey's...

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A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction N)

A fine Norman motte-and-bailey castle built in 1068 on the site of a former Roman fortress. It is interesting for its two.....

Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction N)

Looking at the West front of Lincoln's fine Cathedral Church of St.Mary, past the pageant of ancient buildings outside the castle.....

Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW)

This is a superb, large Elizabethan house with a truly impressive roofline. It was built in around 1600 by Robert Smythson, with.....

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Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SW)

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The ruins of Newark Castle on the banks of the River Trent. Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire.

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW)

The romantic ruins of this once glorious castle were left to fall into further disrepair following the ravages of the English.....

Arrow slot view of Lincolnshire

Tattershall Castle (46 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction E)

Looking at the huge red brick keep perched in its lofty setting the visitor is immediately struck by the strong French influences.....

Belton House

Belton House (113 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction S)

Belton is the perfect example of a home belonging to an English country gentleman, and yet it is a delightful Anglo-Dutch.....


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