The small town of Caistor sits high up on the Lincolnshire Wolds, an area of exceptional beauty. In recent years the town has undergone a lot of renovation work and is now a really pretty little town, well worth a visit. In 2011 it was voted as the best kept small market town in the "Lincolnshire best kept village and small towns competition"
These photographs were taken in August 2012.
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Panoramic view of Caistor market place.
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Caistor Post Office with the 2011 winning plaque proudly on show. |
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Mick's Chippy, I had some lovely fish & Chips from here!! |
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King & Sons, local butchers shop.
Closed as it was half-day, a tradition no longer retained in larger towns but something
I remember fondly from my childhood.
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Situated just off the Market Place. Formerly known as the "Sessions House" it was erected in 1662. |
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Leading off the Market Place is this pleasant row of well maintained houses. |
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A pleasant view along the High Street. |
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The old Fire Station in Caistor. Dated 1889. |
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Above the door of the Fire Station, badly weathered but just about readable as
"Fire Engine" 1889. |
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There are many natural springs in and around Caistor. This one is "Syfer Spring" |
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A pleasant day to enjoy the sun whilst taking a rest and a pint. |
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An unconventional view of the Market Place but one that appealed to me. |
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Leading back to the Market Place. |
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The Market Place reflected in a window. |
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Caistor Market Place. |
For the photographers amongst you, these images were all taken on my Panasonic DMC FZ150 camera.
I also use a Canon EOS 400 SLR but find the FZ150 bridge camera lighter to carry and far more versatile.
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