West End, Lincoln
West End | |
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Skyline of the West End and Lincoln Racecourse former Grand Stand, Lincoln | |
Location within Lincolnshire | |
• London | 157 mi (253 km) S |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Lincoln |
Postcode district | LN1 |
Dialling code | 01522 |
Police | Lincolnshire |
Fire | Lincolnshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
West End[1] is a suburb and historic district[2] of Lincoln in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is located to the west of the city centre and is home to the former Lincoln Racecourse,[3] which is now a community hub and West Common, which forms part of the historic Roman city of Lucy Tower[4] which was once present near the site. It is also bordered by Long Leys Road which forms part of the boundary of the historic West End.[5]
References
- ^ Maslin, Eleanor (23 October 2021). "Life in the West End - where students rub shoulders with city's 'avant-garde'". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "The Survey of Lincoln - Lincoln's West End: A History". www.thesurveyoflincoln.co.uk. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Walker, Andrew (2008). Lincoln's West End: A History. Survey of Lincoln. ISBN 978-0-9538650-3-1.
- ^ Schubert, Chris. "Our History". Lincoln Castle. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Lincoln West End Lights in December". centralbylines.co.uk. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2024.