Christmas shoppers head to the Cathedral for preview evening

 

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1. Curtis of Lincoln Bakery has recently started selling its baked goods in the Lincoln Cathedral shop.

Curtis of Lincoln Bakery stand with baked goods

2. Christmas decorations in the Cathedral.

Large Santa and Christmas tree

3. Festive display at the Cathedral shop containing a range of themed ornaments.

Christmas display

4. Shoppers fill up their baskets with gifts for loved ones.

Shopper putting stock in basket to buy

5. Santa and owl festive ornaments in the shops Christmas range.

Santa and owl Christmas themed ornaments

6. Other stock included Christmas themed mice door stops.

Christmas mice decorations

7. Visitors enjoy some early festive bargains at the Christmas preview event.

Woman at till paying for Christmas gifts

8. Local businesses in Lincoln sell their products in the Cathedral shop.

Lincoln Gin Products

Busy Christmas shoppers were given a head start with an annual Christmas preview event.

The event took place at Lincoln Cathedral, where visitors browsed the shops Christmas product range and received a 15% discount on purchases.

Shoppers were spoilt for choice with themed ornaments, tree decorations, sweet treats, nativity sets, decorative candle holders and more.

Outside of the shop Lincoln Cathedral Refectory served mince pies, and Curtis of Lincoln Bakery made an appearance with their stand of baked goods.

Bakery assistant and member of the Curtis family Ann Houlton said: “We have brought our plum bread that we are planning on selling in the shop, and some other goods along from the bakery just to make it a bit more festive.”

Other Lincolnshire based businesses which are currently supplying the Cathedral include Lincoln Gin and the Lincolnshire Brewing Company.

Shop manager Sam McKay said: “We would like to supply more local produce to increase the ranges, as it will help reduce carbon footprints and it is making people more aware of Lincolnshire produce, and local craft products.”