History
Lincoln first sent Members to Parliament in 1265 and has continued ever since, although no returns exist before the end of the 13th century. The early elections were held at the Guildhall and Members were usually officials of the borough.
The representation, originally two Members, was reduced to one Member in 1885.
Lincoln became the oldest constituency in the country in 2010 when the City of York constituency was divided.
Read more about this topic: Lincoln (UK Parliament Constituency)
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