9 May 1092 May 9, 2015 Author: Staff The Lincoln Cathedral is consecrated. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords: but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain; and expectations improperly indulged must end in disappointment." Samuel Johnson — Click here for more from Samuel Johnson Related posts: 4 February 2004 28 December 1065 18 November 326 28 December 1065 15 August 1483 16 June 1858 Categories: History Tags: 1092, 9 May