Articles/Lincolnshire
Most Wholeys who have lived in Lincolnshire belong to Wholey Family Tree W2. Lincolnshire, in the East Midland region of England, is rich in agricultural lands and history. The City of Lincoln has one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country, set high above the city. For more information about Lincolnshire follow these links or scroll down for more information about some of the places Wholeys have lived in Lincolnshire.
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Alford
(map)
A
small market town 11 miles (18km) south-east of Louth, in the Lincolnshire
Wolds. The Alford website
provides useful information about the town including pictures and details
about it's history. The town also has a council which can be found at
Alford Town Council. Mitch
Craig photo album has some current photos
of Alford. Historical photos can be viewed and bought from the Francis
Frith Collection.
Binbrook
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A village 7 miles (11km) north-east of Market Rasen, in the Lincolnshire Wolds. There is a website for the Binbrook parishes.
Boston
(map)
Large town 28 miles (45km) south-east of Lincoln. Dominated by St Botolph's Church, the largest parish church in England. It is the original Boston, as opposed to Boston in the USA, and a good guide to the town is at Boston UK and is covered by Boston Borough Council.
Brackenborough
(map)
A
small village just north of Louth. At the time Javis
Wholey and family lived there (c.1800s/1810s) Brackenborough was an
estate farm owned by the Henrage family. An excellent book about the estate
was written by Eleanor Bennett 1995 for the Louth
Naturalists', Antiquarian and Literary Society a copy is held by the
Wholey Family History Society.
Branston
(map)
A
small village 4 miles (6km) south-east of Lincoln. A walk
around Branston provides a useful tour. Jarvis
and Mary Wholey were married in Branston in 1797.
Brattleby
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A small hamlet north of Lincoln, where William Wholey was christened in 1798.
City of Lincoln (map)
Lincoln is an historic city dominated by Lincoln Cathedral which is set high above it with the castle. William Wholey and family lived at 12 Bailgate, and attended the local St Paul's Church, both are near the cathedral and castle. More information about Lincoln can be found through the local city council. Historical photos can be viewed and bought from the Francis Frith Collection, the photos below were taken in 1999.
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Bailgate
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St
Paul's Church (1786-1886) |
Site
of St Paul's Church (April 1999) |
Site
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Croft (map)
Hamlet near Skegness.
Fulbeck (map)
Village 9 miles (14km) north of Grantham. Located on steep hillside topped by 15th-century tower, and 18th-century Fulbeck Hall.
Gainsborough (map)
Town 15 miles (24km) north-west of Lincoln. A large Georgian parish church and the medieval Old Hall are the key attractions. Historical photos can be bought from the Francis Frith Collection.
Grantham (map)
Town 21 miles (34km) north-west of Stamford. The town has a large church, St Wulfram's. Grantham House is run by the National Trust. Historical photos can be bought from the Francis Frith Collection.
Gunby (map)
Hamlet 7 miles (11km) north-west of Skegness, located around Gunby Hall built 1700.
Heighington (map)
Village 2 miles (3km) south-west of Newton Aycliffe. This village was where Stephenson's Locomotion Number One was first used. A key attraction is the 18th century Heighington Hall.
Louth (map)
Large town 14 miles (23km) south of Grimsby in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Louth is home to the tallest parish spire in England at St James' Church. More information about the history of Louth can be found the following website. Information about current Louth is at Louthnet.com and Louth.org. Historical photos can be bought from the Francis Frith Collection.
Market Rasen (map)
Town 14 miles (23km) north-east of Lincoln. It is an agricultural and market town on the River Rase, with the Lincolnshire Wolds to the east. There is a National Hunt racecourse.
Spilsby (map)
Town 16 miles (26km) north-east of Boston. It is at the southern end of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Historical photos can be bought from the Francis Frith Collection.
Thorpe (map)
It is unclear which Thorpe this relates to. It is probably Thorpe-St-Peter between Spilsby and Skegness.