'THERE'S A MEDIEVAL IMP IN MY TOILET'

There's nothing so strange as the news

Sometimes a good story catches your eye, and you have to share. Here’s one for this evening.

A couple who live in Lincoln removed a panel in their bathroom and found what seems like it might be a medieval drain hidden underneath.

Its main feature is a striking, grisly face somewhat reminiscent of the famous Lincoln imp gargoyle, hidden high up on top of a pillar in the city’s glorious cathedral.

Check it out:

This is in itself great. But I like the incidental details of the story, too.

The fellow who found the ‘imp drain’ was called Mr Vorster. Recalling the moment of discovery, he says: “I couldn’t believe it, I shouted up to my wife and said, ‘I’ve found a thing'.”

Many people in such a situation would try and polish up their heroic role in the story. But Lincoln is an earthy place, full of straight-talking people, who do not mince or waste their words.

It’s one of my favourite cities in England. This is another reason why.