20210
137-140 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
Built in 1892 as the Lincoln Equitable Cooperative Industrial Society sub-central stores Branch No.14. Designed by Architect J H Cooper for the Society. The foundation stone was laid 2 December 1892, opening in 1893. The existing properties were purchased from F Andrews, solicitor at a price of £4400. Supasave supermarket 1970-1985 (with nos. 141-142). Converted into four individual shop units in the 1980s. 2001, from south to north, 137-EYG Windows; 138-North Lincs College Offices, Lincoln Learning Shop; Relate 2011; 139-Groves Discount Sore, 2007 Bluestone Art Ltd and 140-Speed Frame.
The High Street is main north-south road and street through the city from the Roman period to the present day. It follows the approximate line of Roman Ermine Street with Sincil Dyke and Bargate forming the south end, Dernstall Lock/Strait the northern. It was called Magnus Vicus in 1086, the Common Street in the 14th Century. The High Street in Wigford (south of St Marys Street) was known as The Rampart in the 18th century.
20210
137-140 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
Built in 1892 as the Lincoln Equitable Cooperative Industrial Society sub-central stores Branch No.14. Designed by Architect J H Cooper for the Society. The foundation stone was laid 2 December 1892, opening in 1893. The existing properties were purchased from F Andrews, solicitor at a price of £4400. Supasave supermarket 1970-1985 (with nos. 141-142). Converted into four individual shop units in the 1980s. 2001, from south to north, 137-EYG Windows; 138-North Lincs College Offices, Lincoln Learning Shop; Relate 2011; 139-Groves Discount Sore, 2007 Bluestone Art Ltd and 140-Speed Frame.
The High Street is main north-south road and street through the city from the Roman period to the present day. It follows the approximate line of Roman Ermine Street with Sincil Dyke and Bargate forming the south end, Dernstall Lock/Strait the northern. It was called Magnus Vicus in 1086, the Common Street in the 14th Century. The High Street in Wigford (south of St Marys Street) was known as The Rampart in the 18th century.