Lincolnian (brian)'s Pictures of Gainsborough

A picture of Gainsborough

The Sweyn Forkbeard pub in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. An unusual name but with local connections. In 1013, King Sweyn Forkbeard of Denmark successfully invaded England and became the new king so establishing the Danish dynasty. Sweyn reigned but briefly though as he died in 1014 at Gainsborough as a result of falling from his mount.

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Gainsborough, Pubs And Inns

A picture of Gainsborough

The White Horse, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, is an interesting old building situated within a stones throw of the River Trent.

This picture appears in the following picture tours:
Gainsborough, Pubs And Inns