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The Lincoln Danes settled the area formerly occupied by the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Lindsey, where the Vikings had previously overwintered in the nearby fortress of Torksey in Lindsey from 873 to 874. Lincoln probably surrendered in 918 [ 9 ] following the capitulation of all the Danish territories on the border of Mercia and Wessex.
There are 261 properties and districts listed on the National Register in Dane County, including 10 National Historic Landmarks. 155 of these properties and districts, including 8 of the National Historic Landmarks, are located in the city of Madison; these are listed separately, while the remaining 106 properties and districts are listed below ...
Lincoln in McClellan's tent after the Battle of Antietam. Alexander Gardner [89] Cropped digital file from original wet collodion glass negative Lincoln with Allan Pinkerton and Major General John A. McClernand at Antietam. [90] The photograph was taken in front of the headquarters tent of the U.S. Secret Service. [91] Alexander Gardner [92]
The Danelaw (/ ˈ d eɪ n ˌ l ɔː /, Danish: Danelagen; Norwegian: Danelagen; Old English: Dena lagu) [2] was the part of England between the early tenth century and the Norman Conquest under Anglo-Saxon rule in which Danish laws applied. [3]
Later, Lindsey was applied to only the northern core, around Lincoln; it was defined as one of the three 'Parts of Lincolnshire', along with Holland in the south-east and Kesteven in the south west. In 1888 when county councils were set up, Lindsey, Holland and Kesteven each were authorized to have separate "Part" councils.
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The borough was incorporated in 1799. One of the nation's first railroads was built in West Chester in 1832, and a prominent courthouse, designed by Thomas U. Walter , was completed in 1847. The first biography of Abraham Lincoln was published in the borough.
A 135lbs Great Dane and a 10lbs ginger kitty = true love! Wish I was the proud owner of these two bffs, but these cuties belong to my older sister. I just get the honor of witnessing their heart ...