Embark on a captivating Lancaster walking tour to uncover historical sites, including Lancaster Castle, the slave trade’s impact, and the first forensic murder case. Join us now!
Embark on a captivating Lancaster walking tour to uncover historical sites, including Lancaster Castle, the slave trade’s impact, and the first forensic murder case. Join us now!
- Lancaster Castle - An ancient castle - but what else? Learn about the Castle’s place in history - its famous and not so famous prisoners, trials and executions.
- Saint George’s Quay - An eighteenth century harbour on the River Lune, its connections to the international slave trade, and characters connected with this area.
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- Lancaster Castle - An ancient castle - but what else? Learn about the Castle’s place in history - its famous and not so famous prisoners, trials and executions.
- Saint George’s Quay - An eighteenth century harbour on the River Lune, its connections to the international slave trade, and characters connected with this area.
- Judges’ Lodgings - The oldest house in Lancaster. Who it was owned by and its link to witchcraft.
- Church Street - A prince goes missing. Some stories about a potential king of England.
- Market Street - A prince raises the banner and another loses a shoe. Stories about two Royal prices - 300 years apart.
- Dalton Square - A murder and a government bonus. Learn about the first murder solved by forensic science and the bonus paid to slave owners.
- Lancaster Canal - The White Cross Mill and the Lancaster Canal. Learn about the Storey Brothers and the heyday of this coastal canal.
- Penny’s Almshouses - A look at an almshouse - still functioning today. Who founded it and how it was financed.
- The Storey - An educational institute founded by donations - which became the forerunner of the university tradition in the City.
- Guided walking tour
- Guided walking tour
Home to a rich legacy from the Roman era, a historic castle, a unique national song, ties to the transatlantic slave trade, and the first case of a brutal murder cracked using forensic science, Lancaster brims with intriguing sites and stories.
Our journey commences at Lancaster Castle, delving into the trials of the Pendle Witches and prominent Quakers….
Home to a rich legacy from the Roman era, a historic castle, a unique national song, ties to the transatlantic slave trade, and the first case of a brutal murder cracked using forensic science, Lancaster brims with intriguing sites and stories.
Our journey commences at Lancaster Castle, delving into the trials of the Pendle Witches and prominent Quakers. We’ll delve into the ways in which Lancaster flourished due to its involvement in the 18th-century slave trade. We’ll learn about Lancaster’s Black and White Canal and how the pioneering use of forensic science helped solve a murder in the heart of Lancaster.
Sites we’ll explore:
- Lancaster Castle
- The Priory
- The Quayside
- Almshouses
- Affluent houses tied to the slave trade
- Other distinctive edifices linked to architects and industrial magnates
- Lancaster Canal
- The residence of a physician that transformed into a murder scene
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.