METHERINGHAM: North Kesteven Parish #22 of 75

NORTH KESTEVEN PARISH #22: METHERINGHAM Metheringham – “Medrich’s Homestead” I hope you’re ready for a long one. This is Metheringham, one of the biggest villages in North Kesteven, and for that matter in Lincolnshire. Its situated on the springline, 9 miles South of Lincoln, and 10 North of Sleaford. Its situated on the Lincoln heath, but like its near neighbours like Dunston and Nocton it stretches Eastwards all the way to the River Witham. In doing so, it covers two small hamlets on Metheringham fen – Sots Hole and Tanvats. Known to the locals as “Meg”, the village is documented in the Domesday Book, and is thought to date from Saxon times. Metheringham has had a checkered history. Its darkest moment came in July 1599, when a great fire left only a few houses standing. It started in a gully that ran the length of the village street. It’s recovered well since then. Over 3,000 people live here – but that number is ever increasing. This village was the birthplace of Humphry Franics Ellis – the writer who developed the comic School master character A. J. Wentworth. in the magazine Punch and later in The New Yorker. Among its many landmarks is one of only five houses across Europe which house a particular religious group. There’s a windmill, a school, four pubs, two crosses, and even an outdoor swimming pool. So what are we waiting for? Let’s dive in! **** #Metheringham, #Lincoln, #Lincolnshire, #NorthKesteven, #RAF, #FireStation, #Fire, #Pubs, #Churches. #StFrancis, #Railways, #Tanning, #Leather, #Perfume, #Crosses, #Swimming, #Schools, #Pool, #Windmills, **** FragrancesUK: https://www.fragrances-uk.com/# Duck Pond: https://metheringham.parish.lincolnsh... Swimming Pool: https://www.megpool.org.uk/about Football Club: https://www.facebook.com/Metheringham... Friendship Club: https://metheringhamhandinhand.co.uk/ Scarf and Goggles: https://whatpub.com/pubs/LIN/151/linc... The Beacon: https://metheringham.parish.lincolnsh... Community Hub:   / metheringhamcommunityhub   Sots Hole and Tanvats: https://metheringham.parish.lincolnsh... Parish Trail: https://metheringham.parish.lincolnsh... Demographics: http://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/ea... Rightmove: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-pri... Some of the following music tracks may appear in this video: Brendan Perkins - “Foxsnow” (B. Perkins)    • Foxsnow   Brendan Perkins - “Mickey's House” (B. Perkins)    • Mickey's House   The Keyhouse - "Voices" (H. Flunder)    • Voices   The Keyhouse - "Circles" (H. Flunder)    • The Keyhouse - Circles (official audio)   Helen Flunder - "Sun" (H. Flunder)    • Helen Flunder - 'Sun' (Official Audio)   Helen Flunder - “Angels” (H. Flunder)    • Helen Flunder - Angels (Official Audio)   Helen Flunder - “C Song” (H. Flunder)    • Caistor and the Lincolnshire Wolds   I have me a Facebook page too!   / the-village-idiot-226069228730989   And now an INSTAGRAM - @andythevillageidiot Come and join The Village People! (Subscribers only!)   / 1037756120085304   Please consider buying me a coffee to support the channel! The more I get the faster I'll get to your parish! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thevilla... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @thevillageidiot