Lincoln

1. An important building programme was undertaken shortly after the Norman Conquest (1066). The famous Lincoln Cathedral and the Castle were built in 1068 - 1072. The city still has several fine examples of Norman buildings, including the famous Jew’s House in Steep Hill, one of Britain’s best known 12th-century houses.

2. Lincoln is a city of great historical interest and importance. Even before the Romans came to Lincoln and set up a military garrison in AD 48 the site of the city was occupied and known as Lindon - hill fort by the pool.

3. During the Middle Ages Lincoln’s prosperity was based on the wool trade. The development of Lincoln as an industrial centre began in the mid-nineteenth century. The local products are many and varied and include excavators, cranes and drills, diesel engines for all applications, turbines, boilers and pumping equipment, electronic components, etc.

4. The Romans made Lincoln one of the finest cities in Britain. Their elaborate stone-built sewerage system was unique. After the Romans left, the Anglo-Saxons robbed their buildings, and the development of the city started only with the Viking invasion in the 8the century when Lincoln became an important trading centre.

Exercise 5. Listen to the lecture on London Art Galleries and

answer the questions.

Oral Practice

Asking the way

Patterns

Questions Answers

1. Excuse me, can you tell me the 1. Certainly,...

way to...?

2. Sorry, can you tell me how 2. Sure,...

to get to...?

3. Excuse me, can you tell me 3. With pleasure/ Yes, of course.

where... is?

4. Sorry, I’m afraid, I’ve lost 4. - Sorry, I don’t know.

my way. Can/Could you - I have no idea, I’m afraid.

help me? I need to get to... - I’m a stranger here myself.