Woolsthorpe Manor in Woolsthorpe near Grantham in Lincolnshire is the birthplace of Isaac Newton. This 17th-century manor house is where Newton made numerous discoveries, including his theory of gravity and the dispersion of light through the use of a prism. In fact, you can visit the very orchard where the infamous apple fell, and stand…
Tags: Lincolnshire
Spalding
Spalding is a small market town deep in the heart of Lincolnshire. It isn’t the most famous place in the region, but if you are looking for a base from which to explore the beautiful fen lands of northeast Lincolnshire, Spalding is perfectly situated. Extensive waterways and wetlands characterise the area and the River Welland…