Walking tour of Lancaster - Execution Slavery Industry
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About this experience
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
Available options
Walking tour of Lancaster - Execution Slavery Industry
Lancaster Walk - 11 October
Start time 14:00
Lancaster Walk - 25 July
Start at 10:00
What's included
Guided walk
Detailed itinerary
1
An ancient castle - but what else? Learn about the Castle's place in history - its famous and not so famous prisoners, trials and executions.
2
An eighteenth century harbour on the River Lune, its connections to the international slave trade, and characters connected with this area.
3
The oldest house in Lancaster. Who it was owned by and its link to witchcraft.
4
A prince goes missing. Some stories about a potential king of England.
5
A prince raises the banner and another loses a shoe. Stories about two Royal prices - 300 years apart.
6
A murder and a government bonus. Learn about the first murder solved by forensic science and the bonus paid to slave owners.
7
The White Cross Mill and the Lancaster Canal. Learn about the Storey Brothers and the heyday of this coastal canal.
8
A look at an almshouse - still functioning today. Who founded it and how it was financed.
9
An educational institute founded by donations - which became the forerunner of the university tradition in the City.
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
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
Meeting point
In front of the Castle front gate on the steep slope - guide will be carrying a red umbrella
Important notes
Hi there - thanks for booking my Walk of Lancaster. We’ll meet just outside the Castle on the slope leading to the main gate. I’ll be carrying a red umbrella. Google maps link https://tinyurl.com/efk43rbn The walk will take around 3 hours. I can be contacted on +44 7537 144653 or admin@lancasterwalks.com I look forward to seeing you. With kind regards Barrie
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