Museum of Lincolnshire Life

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is a museum located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, in the UK. It showcases the rich social history of Lincolnshire and its people from the year 1750 to today. Visitors can explore a wide range of exhibits that highlight the everyday lives of people in the region over the centuries.

The museum's collections include items that tell stories about commercial activities, homes and families, farming practices, industry, and community traditions. It helps people understand how life has changed—and stayed the same—through different times in Lincolnshire's history.

One special part of the museum focuses on the history of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment and the Lincolnshire Yeomanry. Through various displays, the museum shows the experiences of these soldiers, giving a deeper look at their roles and contributions to the county and the country.

History

The museum was started at the Old Barracks on Burton Road in June 1969. Later, in 1974, the management of the museum moved to Lincolnshire County Council.

Collection

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life has many interesting items, including one of the first tanks made during the First World War by a local company called William Foster & Co. in Lincoln. Originally thought to be called "Flirt II", researchers discovered it was actually named "Daphne". This tank was used in battles such as those at Passchendaele in 1917.

The museum also shows old shops, home interiors, and early farming machines, like the Field Marshall tractor made in Gainsborough. Outside, you can see two early Ruston-Bucyrus excavators from 1929 and 1937.