Hello Readers,
Last Wednesday (30th Oct) I was lucky enough to be invited to sneak a peek at The Lincoln Imporium before it opened on October 31st. I would like to say thank you again to Lincoln Bloggers for the invite and to Marcus and Tommy for being gracious hosts. I also created this Instagram reel about my visit.
Last Wednesday (30th Oct) I was lucky enough to be invited to sneak a peek at The Lincoln Imporium before it opened on October 31st. I would like to say thank you again to Lincoln Bloggers for the invite and to Marcus and Tommy for being gracious hosts. I also created this Instagram reel about my visit.
Centuries ago, the Devil sent two imps to create chaos at
Lincoln Cathedral. Inside, they tormented the bishop by scattered hymn sheets,
and snuffing out candles. Until an angel intervened. One imp hid, but the other
dared to throw stones at the angel, who swiftly turned him to stone.
The hidden imp, devastated by his companion’s fate, fled but
later returned to plead with the angel. He struck a deal: if he spent his life
capturing rogue imps, he might one day free his friend.
Over time, the imp enlisted locals to aid him, forming The
Ancient Order of Fabled Imp Catchers in the 15th century. Together, they
tracked and captured imps, returning them to Lincoln Cathedral, where each
captured imp turned to stone as a reminder of the original pact. Though the
Order dwindled over the years, a few dedicated members continued the mission.
Now, with imp numbers rising, the Order calls on the public
for help. At the Lincoln Imporium, visitors can learn the imp's tale and adopt
a stone imp to ensure it stays out of mischief.
The Imps are handmade on site and are created from a natural gypsum material that is solvent-free and water-based. Each Imp takes around 3 days to make, and I love how each Imp is unique.
As this was a PR event I was lucky enough to be gifted an Imp and tote bag. It is clear a lot of thought has gone into the whole experience of purchasing an Imp. Once you get to the desk a Imp Keeper will ask you if you have taken a photo of your Imp in the photo display. Once you have your Imp is then wrapped in Lincoln Imporium paper and placed into The Lincoln Imporium box that is exquisitely designed. The box will be living on my bookcase with my Imp. Oh, before I forget no spoilers, but I love the card reader.
I adore the shop; I love the how they have chosen to decorate the shop as without giving away too many spoilers the more you look the more you discover. There are hidden details everywhere and don’t be afraid to push a button or two. I can’t wait to revisit the shop next time I got to Lincoln, and I don’t know if it was the Halloween vibes or the lure of a dark night but once I was inside it was effortless to suspend my disbelief, and I felt like I was apart of the legend.
The Lincoln Imporium is perched on Lincoln’s iconic Steep Hill. If like me, you slightly despise Steep Hill the shop is a stone’s throw away from Lincoln Castle and Cathedral at 36 Steep Hill.
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