Tour of Lancaster - Executions, slavery, industry
I'm Barrie - I've lived in Lancaster for six years. Originally from London I'm well travelled and lived in SE Asia for a number of years. Now I've grown to be fascinated by the history of Lancaster - my adopted home. It has a tremendous past which I'd like to share with you. An ancient castle, a special national anthem, a prison which was second only to the Tower of London in executions, religious persecutions, slavery and industry - I'll show you the different sides of the City.
Pickup
On Castle Hill on the slope leading to the main gate of Lancaster Castle. Look out for the RED umbrella. Reserve if you are going to come. This tour has limited places! When booking, put a phone number with Whatsapp to be able to send you the location in real time in case of late arrival.
Description
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