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Radio Lincolnshire,02 Jul 2026,13 mins

The county that sowed the seeds of US independence

Secret Lincolnshire

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On July 4, 2026 the USA celebrates 250 years of independence. As Karl Bird discovers, many of the key figures, places and moments leading up to the declaration of independence have connections with Lincolnshire. So how and why did the county play such an important role in the creation of the most powerful nation on Earth? Produced and presented by Karl Bird.

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