Lincoln: A Brief Guide

Lincoln: A Brief Guide

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The city was conquered and occupied by the Romans sometime in AD 48, and was later on established as the Lindum Colonia, a settlement for army veterans. The settlement flourished through the early 4^th century, being accessible from the sea through the River Trent and River Witham, until Lindum Colonia and its waterways fell into decline. Today, the city’s economy thrives in large part due to public administration, trade, arable farming and tourism. Industrial pioneer Ruston, an industrial equipment manufacturer established in the city in 1840, still remains in Lincoln and is now a part of Siemens group of Germany. Lincoln’s IT industry is also growing, as are its other conventional small businesses. Two electronics companies can be found in Lincoln: e2v, formerly known as Associated Electrical Industries, and Dynex Semiconductor, formerly known as Marconi Electronic Devices. Numerous new businesses have also sprung up in and around Lincoln, including St. Mark’s Square which houses Debenhams. Other well known chain stores such as BHS have also established their presence in the city.