“mr pilchard says we don't need a castle as we have'nt been invaded for 942 years - probably about the last time your brain cells were functioning !!”

“I am sure that many people find themselves in position where they wish to support the building and appreciate its historical, cultural and architectural significance but most certainly do not want to give money to a religious institution.”

“I wish the Echo could publish a photo of our city without the cathedral there, it might wake a few folk up. It would make a cold hospital, it is open at least four times a day for services which one may attend free. there are 8 sung services a week, attendance free. When it was built 95% of the population would have given and 5% not. Now 95% expect it to stay up and stay open and only 5% give towards the upkeep. We know what hapens to rich organisations when they sell off their assets! We ought to look after our heritage we are only here for a short time and will not be around to hear future generations' comments on our poor stewardship. I will always support in my own small way. p.s. there must be 17,000 peolple in Lincs who have enjoyed the Theatre Royal and would put up £10 a year to be 'Friends' and so save it.”

“In addition to being a great mediaeval building, icon of the County and a much-loved a centre of community life, the Cathedral is a leading visitor attraction bringing 200,000 tourists per year as part of a £113M annual local tourism economy. The vast majority of visitors to Lincoln come to the Cathedral. The tourism trade employs 1900 Lincolnians working in the areas of accommodation, dining, recreation, transport and more. For every one pound spent on maintaining the great church (£1.2M restoration cost/ yr) dozens of pounds return in the form of tourism revenue to the community.”

“It would make a beautiful mosque.
Joking.
But if they can`t afford the upkeep what will they do Lincoln would`nt be a city without it Lincoln town don`t sound right.”

“It's a truth universally acknowledged (aplogies to Jane Austen) that when times are hard people often feel pressed but to make economies and chartiable giving is, understandably, one of the first things they cut back on.

Despite enjoying a few nominal privileges as a result of establishment, the Church of England receives no regular financial support from central Government, nor has it ever done. At the same time it has responsibility of what must arguably be the majority of England's Grade I listed buildings, including historic cathedrals such as Lincoln. Such buildings are an important part of the nation's heritage and rightly deserve to be well cared for and to have the money for that care to be a reality.

Lincoln Cathedral like the others receives money from various sources. Some money to pay the Dean and Residentiary Canons comes from the Church Commissioners who have some investment income - which isn't so much as it probably sounds when the various claims upon it are taken into account. Discretioinary grants for specific capital projects are available from bodies such as English Heritage but they are limited and almost invariably come with strings attached. Some income will be generated from rents on property owned by the Cathedral and there will be a small amount of money to be had from letting the Cathedral for concerts and cultrural events. Most of the latter will go to pay the wages of vergers and other staff who have to be on duty when such events take place.

All of this though, barely scratches the surface when it comes to meeting the daily running costs of one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe. Most of the cathedral's working income is raised partly through admission charges (which don't apply if you're attending a service) and the generosity of people of goodwill. I know that times are hard for all of us at the moment but I would appeal to everyone who loves it to give as generously as you can to help meet the Cathedral's funding shortfall. I, for my part, will be endeavour to rise to the challenge which faces us all.”

“Wutang, they're probably students so they'll be gone soon back to mummy and daddy ans music to stare at your shoes while you listen to it.”

“I can't fathom some of the comments on here about this glorious building. It's one of the most amazing buildings in Britain, Europe and even the world. Come on, It's in Lincoln!!!! You should all be proud to have such a wonderful architectural masterpiece on your doorstep.”

“I stopped taking guests and visitors to the cathedral when they started to charge for entry. Compulsory donations seem to have been a bit counter-productive.

It is such a nice building it seems a waste to only use it once a week. it would make a great office complex or perhaps a museum or art gallery.”

“Turn it into an hospital! it big enough! ;;& you cant miss it for over 40miles also it light up at night ! NHS will fund it. Problem solve.”