Places in Lincoln you can explore from your armchair Stuck at home? You can experience some of Lincoln’s amazing treasures from the comfort of your armchair by taking virtual online tours. The coronavirus lockdown in the UK has created a number of issues for people, not least when it comes to work and shopping. But entertainment can also be a challenge, and by now the charm of boardgames and Netflix may be wavering. For those missing their days out in the city, there’s a way to learn about and explore some of the most iconic places in Lincoln online. Take a look at some of the unique locations you can dive into on Google maps. Maybe you’ll end up discovering somewhere to add to your post-quarantine bucket list! Photo: Google Maps All venues and public buildings are currently closed to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Construction of Lincoln Cathedral began in 1072 and was built in a Gothic style. It is the fourth largest cathedral in the UK at around 5,000 square metres. Take a tour of Lincoln Cathedral here. Google Maps
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Bomb Sight - Mapping the World War 2 London Blitz Bomb Census Ancient Greek Gods & Goddesses Facts For Kids Ancient Greek Gods Welcome to our Greek Gods and Goddesses page here on History for Kids. We have some fun facts and pictures for you to color. You will learn some interesting facts about each God as you read down the page. Athena Athena was tall, strong, graceful, gray-eyed, and she liked owls. Zeus, the father of gods and goddesses, was also Athena’s father. When it came time for Athena to be born, she sprang full grown out of Zeus’s head. Athena was also a goddess of wisdom. Athena didn’t get along with the sea god Poseidon. To impress the city’s citizens, the two gods gave them gifts. The citizens were indeed impressed. Then Athena gave the citizens her gift. The citizens liked Athena’s gift better than Poseidon’s. Here are some historical facts about the city of Athens: •Athenians did their best to make their city live up to its name. •Athenians turned their city into the world’s first democracy. •Athenians wrote the world’s first plays, both comedies and tragedies. Poseidon Hermes Ares
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David Zinn: Street art that washes away in the rain News BBC News Navigation Sections Previous Next Media player Media playback is unsupported on your device The street art that washes away in the rain Video David Zinn: Street art that washes away in the rain David Zinn is a professional chalk artist who's on a mission to show that you don’t need fancy equipment to draw. His work has appeared on subway platforms in Manhattan, village squares in Sweden and street corners in Taiwan. Video produced by Daniel South. 07 Jun 2020 Go to next video: 'I bring explosions of colour to public spaces' More On: United States Video Top Stories More from BBC Reel Must See Most watched Why you can trust BBC News
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