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Lancaster Walks - Guided Walking Tours

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  • 3 timer
  • Gratis avbestilling inntil 24 t før
  • Guiding på engelsk
  • Bekreftes med en gang

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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

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  • Guided walk

Rute

  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. Please Note: To visit inside the Castle you will have to join a separate tour.

    40 min

  2. Dating back to the 11th century, step inside to admire its stained glass, medieval carvings, and the atmosphere of a church that has served the city for almost a thousand years.

    15 min

  3. An eighteenth century harbour on the River Lune, its connections to the international slave trade, and characters connected with this area.

    15 min

  4. The oldest house in Lancaster. Who it was owned by and its link to witchcraft.

    10 min

  5. A prince goes missing. Some stories about a potential king of England.

    10 min

  6. A prince raises the banner and another loses a shoe. Stories about two Royal prices - 300 years apart.

    10 min

  7. A murder and a government bonus. Learn about the first murder solved by forensic science and the bonus paid to slave owners.

    10 min

  8. A look at an almshouse - still functioning today. Who founded it and how it was financed.

    10 min

  9. An educational institute founded by donations - which became the forerunner of the university tradition in the City.

    10 min

Avbestilling

Gratis avbestilling inntil 24 timer før opplevelsen starter, med full refusjon.

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In front of the Castle front gate on the steep slope - guide will be carrying a red umbrella
Henting
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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  • 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
  • Well-behaved dogs welcomed

How it compares in United Kingdom, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 92% below the median of the 91 dagsturer we list in United Kingdom, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 91.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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