With a history going back to the Romans, an ancient castle, its own special national anthem, a connection to the slave trade, and the first gruesome murder solved by forensics, Lancaster has a lot to offer.
We'll begin at Lancaster Castle. We'll learn about the trials of the Pendle Witches and prominent Quakers. We'll understand how Lancaster became so prosperous through the slave trade in the 18th century. We'll become acquainted with Lancaster's Black and White Canal. We'll understand how the first use of forensic science solved a murder committed in the centre of Lancaster.
We'll visit:
Lancaster Castle
The Priory
The Quayside
Almshouses
Prosperous houses associated with the slave trade
Other notable buildings of architects and industrialists
Lancaster Canal
The doctor's house that became a crime scene
¿Qué incluye?
- Guided walk
Información adicional
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not wheelchair accessible