Louth
Louth is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the English county of Lincolnshire. It is set at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, where they link the Lincolnshire Marsh. The town is on the eastern side of a gorge carved into the Wolds that forms the Hubbard's Hills, which is an area that was formed from a glacial overspill in the last glacial period. The River Lud passes through this gorge before it continues to run through the town. Marked with a plaque on the north side of the street on which it passes, the Greenwich Meridian goes through the town. According to the 2001 Census, Louth has a permanent population of around 15930. Settlements are thought to have been on the area since the Paleolithic era, which is supported by such historical confirmation as 3 handaxes identified on the wolds dating from between 424000 and 191000 years ago. Archaeological discoveries have also included arrowheads believed to have actually been made in the Bronze Age. Louth is acknowledged predominantly for its vast range of independent merchants, with around 70 per cent of businesses in the town being independently owned in 2013. A range of long-lasting businesses display the well established selling history of the town, namely the outlet store 'Eve and Ranshaw', established in 1781, 'Dales and Sons' poulterers, open since 1896, and the century old butchers 'Lakings of Louth'. It is also well-known for its specialist grocers, local butchers and 'The Cheese Shop', which acquired national acknowledgment in 'The Guardian'. This retailing reputation has actually been consolidated by being named as 'Britain's favourite market town' in 2012 by the BBC's 'Countryfile' television programme. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of respected professionals in Louth to make certain of quality.
