Alford, Lincolnshire

Alford (pronounced "Olford") is a town in Lincolnshire, England, with a population of about 3,500 people. It lies at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, and is known for its five-sailed windmill, which still produces flour.

Notable inhabitants of Alford have included Captain John Smith, Anne Hutchinson and Thomas Paine, who was an excise officer in the town.

External link

Alford Town Council website