It may have been a typical winter day when I visited Lincoln, but the cold was quickly forgotten amidst the wealth of remarkable architecture waiting to be photographed. Ever since moving to Lincolnshire in 2016, I had hoped to capture the renowned Cathedral Quarter, yet circumstances continually intervened. At last, I was able to dedicate a full day to it—and it did not disappoint.
My passion for social history is long-standing. I often find myself immersed in old photographs, studying everyday scenes from times gone by: a busy street, coaches instead of cars, a church standing unchanged while life moved around it. These fleeting moments can never be recreated, and on this visit to Lincoln, I hoped to achieve something similar. A century from now, someone may look at my images with the same curiosity and sense of wonder we feel when viewing the past today.
I focused my time on Minster Yard, where the magnificent cathedral proudly stands, along with the characterful surrounding lanes of Bailgate, the famous Steep Hill, The Strait, and Michaelgate. There was no shortage of inspiration—people moving in every direction, and a captivating blend of Norman, Georgian, and Victorian architecture that sparks the imagination and invites reflection on what these buildings once were.
I plan to return to the Cathedral once it reopens following its recent restoration. My hope is to capture the interior of this spectacular icon of the city and continue documenting the rich history and charm that define Lincoln.
