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 - A historic fortress with a rich past. Discover its role in history, including its notable and lesser-known prisoners, trials, and executions.
- Lancaster Priory Church - Step into this 11th-century church to admire its stunning stained glass, medieval carvings, and the ambiance of a place of worship that has served the city…
- Lancaster Castle - A historic fortress with a rich past. Discover its role in history, including its notable and lesser-known prisoners, trials, and executions.
- Lancaster Priory Church - Step into this 11th-century church to admire its stunning stained glass, medieval carvings, and the ambiance of a place of worship that has served the city for nearly a millennium.
- Saint George’s Quay - An 18th-century harbor on the River Lune, known for its ties to the international slave trade and the intriguing figures associated with it.
- Judges’ Lodgings - Lancaster’s oldest house, explore its ownership history and its connection to witchcraft.
- Church Street - A missing prince and tales of a potential English king.
- Market Street - A prince raises a banner while another loses a shoe. Discover stories of two royal princes, separated by 300 years.
- Dalton Square - A murder mystery and a government payout. Learn about the first murder solved using forensic science and the compensation given to slave owners.
- Penny’s Almshouses - Explore an almshouse still in operation today, its founder, and its financial backing.
- The Storey - An educational institution established through donations, paving the way for the city’s university tradition.
- 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
- Well-behaved dogs welcomed
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.