We visited the new Bomber Command Memorial today, high up on the ridge to the south of Lincoln, providing spectacular views across the city to the Cathedral, sat on top of the ridge to the north of the city.
The memorial isn't open yet, today was an open/fundraising day; it will be a truly spectacular memorial to the 55,000 men who died flying missions out of the many Lincolnshire RAF Airfields during the '39-'45 war. The pilots used the cathedral as a sight-point on their way back from the bombing runs over Germany to their bases at Scampton, Wickenby, Waddington, Faldingworth (to name but a very few that litter the area where we live) and they knew that they were home, safe and sound on seeing it.
I've seen this 'shot' of the cathedral a number of times on various sites, and have wanted to 'get it' for months; the open day provided that opportunity. The dark brooding sky provided a stunning backdrop.
Lincoln Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln, and sometimes called, St. Mary's Cathedral in Lincoln, is the seat of the Anglican bishop. Building commenced in 1088 and continued in several phases throughout the medieval period.
Photo doesn't look too shabby on black if you feel that way inclined.
The Lincoln Cathedral website is here if you want to read more.
Great photo. You've really done the Cathedral justice. Did you do anything special to get that quality of light and color on the buildings. Or was it just the way the light was that day? BTW- a definite fav.
Love the light you've captured here against the dark sky. You can imagine what a joyous sight this was to those young pilots. I think I mentioned to your wife that my partner's daughter and family are based at Scampton. The history goes on. fav
