Photos of Lancaster, the historic county town of Lancashire.
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LANCASTER 01A - Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park
he Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park, Lancaster.
The Memorial is an elaborate folly given to the city of Lancaster in 1909 by Lord Ashton (James Williamson, who made most of his fortune from the production of oilcloth and cork linoleum at his factory on St. George’s Quay).
The Memorial is an elaborate folly given to the city of Lancaster in 1909 by Lord Ashton (James Williamson, who made most of his fortune from the production of oilcloth and cork linoleum at his factory on St. George’s Quay).
LANCASTER 01C - The Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park
The Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park, Lancaster.
LANCASTER 01D - The Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park
The Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park, Lancaster.
LANCASTER 01E - The Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park
The Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park, Lancaster.
LANCASTER 03A - Williamson Park
Williamson Park gateway, Lancaster in Lancashire.
The park was created in 1880 by Lord Ashton (James Williamson), who made most of his fortune from the production of oilcloth and cork linoleum at his factory on St. George’s Quay.
The park was created in 1880 by Lord Ashton (James Williamson), who made most of his fortune from the production of oilcloth and cork linoleum at his factory on St. George’s Quay.
LANCASTER 03B - The Temple Shelter, Williamson Park
The Temple Shelter in the gardens of Williamson Park, Lancaster in Lancashire.
Designed by Sir John Belcher for James Williamson (Lord Ashton).
Designed by Sir John Belcher for James Williamson (Lord Ashton).
LANCASTER 04A - Witches 400: Tercet 9 Anne Whittle
Waymark 9 of The Lancashire Witches Walk at the Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire.
The 51 mile walk, created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Lancashire Witches trial and hangings in 1612, runs between Barrowford and Lancaster Castle.
Ten cast iron waymarkers created by Stephen Raw have been positioned along the route with each waymarker commemorating one of the 10 "witches" hung on Gallows Hill in Lancaster. This waymark in Williamson Park points towards Lancaster Castle where they were "tried" without counsel, and is dedicated to Anne Whittle.
Each waymark is inscribed with one tercet of The Lancashire Witches poem by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
TERCET 9:
"Grim skies, the grey remorse of rain;.sunset’s crimson shame; four seasons,.centuries, turning, in Lancashire,"
The 51 mile walk, created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Lancashire Witches trial and hangings in 1612, runs between Barrowford and Lancaster Castle.
Ten cast iron waymarkers created by Stephen Raw have been positioned along the route with each waymarker commemorating one of the 10 "witches" hung on Gallows Hill in Lancaster. This waymark in Williamson Park points towards Lancaster Castle where they were "tried" without counsel, and is dedicated to Anne Whittle.
Each waymark is inscribed with one tercet of The Lancashire Witches poem by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
TERCET 9:
"Grim skies, the grey remorse of rain;.sunset’s crimson shame; four seasons,.centuries, turning, in Lancashire,"
LANCASTER 05A - The Judges Lodgings
Judge's Lodgings, Lancaster.
This building, Lancaster's oldest town house was originally home to Thomas Covell, Keeper of Lancaster Castle, whose investigation brought the Pendle Witches to their death in 1612. From 1776-1975 the house was a residence for judges visiting the Assize Court at the Castle.
This building, Lancaster's oldest town house was originally home to Thomas Covell, Keeper of Lancaster Castle, whose investigation brought the Pendle Witches to their death in 1612. From 1776-1975 the house was a residence for judges visiting the Assize Court at the Castle.
LANCASTER 06A - The Gatehouse, Lancaster Castle
The Gatehouse, Lancaster Castle:
The Romans built the first of at least 3 military forts on the site in 79AD. In 1093, Roger de Poitou, built a small motte and bailey castle here which was replaced fifty years later by the large stone keep still standing today. The castle was used as a prison from 1196 until March 2011. The famous Pendle Witches were imprisoned and tried here in 1612. They were not allowed any defence counsel or witnesses. Ten were hung on Gallows Hill near the site of Williamson Park. The Crown Court is the oldest working court-room in Britain and has seen more death sentences passed than any other in the UK.
The Romans built the first of at least 3 military forts on the site in 79AD. In 1093, Roger de Poitou, built a small motte and bailey castle here which was replaced fifty years later by the large stone keep still standing today. The castle was used as a prison from 1196 until March 2011. The famous Pendle Witches were imprisoned and tried here in 1612. They were not allowed any defence counsel or witnesses. Ten were hung on Gallows Hill near the site of Williamson Park. The Crown Court is the oldest working court-room in Britain and has seen more death sentences passed than any other in the UK.
LANCASTER 06C - Crocus, Lancaster Castle
A carpet of crocus in front of the Gatehouse of Lancaster Castle in Lancashire.
LANCASTER 06D - Lancaster Castle Gatehouse
The Gatehouse, Lancaster Castle, Lancashire.
Photo taken by Jackson Martin aged 12.
Photo taken by Jackson Martin aged 12.
LANCASTER 06E - John O' Gaunt, Lancaster Castle
Statue of John of Gaunt on the gatehouse of Lancaster Castle, Lancaster in Lancashire.
John O' Gaunt, the first Duke of Lancaster was the father of King Henry IV, and the grandfather of Henry V. The statue stands between their coats of arms.
John O' Gaunt, the first Duke of Lancaster was the father of King Henry IV, and the grandfather of Henry V. The statue stands between their coats of arms.
LANCASTER 06F - The Piazza, Lancaster Castle
The cloisters and piazza of Lancaster Castle, Lancashire.
Opened to the public with free admission from November 2019.
Opened to the public with free admission from November 2019.
LANCASTER 08A - Hanging Corner, Lancaster Castle
Hanging Corner, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster in Lancashire.
From 1800-1863, prisoners were taken out through the double doors of the Drop Room and publicly hanged from a short-drop gallows. The body was then dropped into the castle through the small lower doors. Local schoolchildren were given a morning’s holiday to watch.
From 1800-1863, prisoners were taken out through the double doors of the Drop Room and publicly hanged from a short-drop gallows. The body was then dropped into the castle through the small lower doors. Local schoolchildren were given a morning’s holiday to watch.
LANCASTER 08B - The Drop Room, Lancaster Castle
The Drop Room, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster in Lancashire.
From 1800-1863, prisoners were taken out through the doors of the Drop Room and publicly hanged from a short-drop gallows. The body was then dropped into the castle through the small lower doors. Local schoolchildren were given a morning’s holiday to watch.
From 1800-1863, prisoners were taken out through the doors of the Drop Room and publicly hanged from a short-drop gallows. The body was then dropped into the castle through the small lower doors. Local schoolchildren were given a morning’s holiday to watch.
LANCASTER 09A - Witches 400: Tercet 10 James Device
Waymark 10 of The Lancashire Witches Walk at Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire.
The 51 mile walk, created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Lancashire Witches trial and hangings in 1612, runs between Barrowford and Lancaster Castle. Ten cast iron waymarkers created by Stephen Raw have been positioned along the route with each waymarker commemorating one of the 10 "witches" hung on Gallows Hill in Lancaster. This final waymark pointing to the castle where they were "tried" without counsel, is dedicated to James Device.
Each waymark is inscribed with one tercet of The Lancashire Witches poem by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
TERCET 10:
"away from Castle, Jury, Judge,.huge crowd, rough rope, short drop, no grave;.only future tourists who might grieve."
The 51 mile walk, created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Lancashire Witches trial and hangings in 1612, runs between Barrowford and Lancaster Castle. Ten cast iron waymarkers created by Stephen Raw have been positioned along the route with each waymarker commemorating one of the 10 "witches" hung on Gallows Hill in Lancaster. This final waymark pointing to the castle where they were "tried" without counsel, is dedicated to James Device.
Each waymark is inscribed with one tercet of The Lancashire Witches poem by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
TERCET 10:
"away from Castle, Jury, Judge,.huge crowd, rough rope, short drop, no grave;.only future tourists who might grieve."
LANCASTER 10A - Lancaster Priory
The Priory Church of St. Mary, Lancaster in Lancashire.
There has been a church on the site of the Priory since 630AD. In 1094, the Norman Baron Roger de Poitou built a Benedictine Priory, dedicated to St Mary. In 1540 the priory became a parish church after Henry V111 abolished monastic institutions.
There has been a church on the site of the Priory since 630AD. In 1094, the Norman Baron Roger de Poitou built a Benedictine Priory, dedicated to St Mary. In 1540 the priory became a parish church after Henry V111 abolished monastic institutions.
LANCASTER 10C - Lancaster Priory
LANCASTER 11A - The chancel, Lancaster Priory
The choir stalls and alter in the chancel of the Priory Church of St. Mary, Lancashire.
There are three brass chandeliers in the church, dated 1717.
There are three brass chandeliers in the church, dated 1717.
LANCASTER 11B - Choir stalls, Lancaster Priory
The elaborate oak choir stalls from 1340 in the chancel of the Priory Church of St Mary, Lancaster, Lancashire.
The hinged seats have carved misericords, small wooden shelves to lean on whilst standing for long periods of time. At the back of the stalls are modern embroidery panels.
The hinged seats have carved misericords, small wooden shelves to lean on whilst standing for long periods of time. At the back of the stalls are modern embroidery panels.
LANCASTER 11C - Choir stalls, Lancaster Priory
The modern embroidery panels on the carved oak choir stalls of 1340 in the Priory Church of St Mary, Lancaster.
LANCASTER 11D - Misericord, Lancaster Priory
A 15th century misericord in the choir stalls of the Priory Church of St Mary at Lancaster.
This misericord is thought to depict a baptism.
The damage on this and other misericords in the church was caused during the English Civil War.
Definition of 'Misericord' A ledge projecting from the underside of a hinged seat in a choir stall which, when the seat is turned up, gives support to someone standing.
This misericord is thought to depict a baptism.
The damage on this and other misericords in the church was caused during the English Civil War.
Definition of 'Misericord' A ledge projecting from the underside of a hinged seat in a choir stall which, when the seat is turned up, gives support to someone standing.
LANCASTER 11E - The nave, Lancaster Priory
The nave of Lancaster Priory, The Priory Church of St Mary, Lancaster.
LANCASTER 12A - Abbott & Co window, Lancaster Priory
The 1966 Thomas Becket window by Robert Ashmead in St Thomas Chapel, Lancaster Priory, Lancashire.
Robert Ashmead, FMGP was the senior stained glass artist and designer for Abbott & Co of Lancaster.
Robert Ashmead, FMGP was the senior stained glass artist and designer for Abbott & Co of Lancaster.
LANCASTER 12B - Shrigley and Hunt window, Lancaster Priory
A window by the Lancaster firm of Shrigley and Hunt (1878-1982) in the Regimental Chapel of Lancaster Priory.
The window depicting Michael the Archangel, George and the Dragon, and Alban is dedicated to those who fell during the Boer War of 1899-1902.
The window depicting Michael the Archangel, George and the Dragon, and Alban is dedicated to those who fell during the Boer War of 1899-1902.
LANCASTER 12C - Shrigley and Hunt window, Lancaster Priory
A window by the Lancaster firm of Shrigley and Hunt (1878-1982) in the precinct of Lancaster Priory, Lancashire.
The window shows four figures from the Old Testament: Abraham, King David, Job and Tobit.
The window shows four figures from the Old Testament: Abraham, King David, Job and Tobit.
LANCASTER 13A - Virgin and Child in Lancaster Priory
Upper detail of the stone statue of the Virgin and Child by Sean Williamson in the Priory Church of St Mary , Lancaster in Lancashire.
This full length statue was commissioned in 1994 to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Priory.
This full length statue was commissioned in 1994 to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Priory.
LANCASTER 15B - Roman Bath House
The Roman Bath House, Lancaster.
The 3rd century bath house once made up an end of a large courtyard building which was probably the home of a Roman official. It was demolished in 340AD by the Roman general Agricola to make way for a large fort with a garrison of 500 horsemen.
The 3rd century bath house once made up an end of a large courtyard building which was probably the home of a Roman official. It was demolished in 340AD by the Roman general Agricola to make way for a large fort with a garrison of 500 horsemen.
LANCASTER 17A - Jubilee Drinking Fountain
Jubilee Drinking Fountain at Lancaster Castle, Lancashire.
This drinking fountain celebrated the golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887.
This drinking fountain celebrated the golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887.
LANCASTER 18A - Former Williamson Linoleum Works
Williamson crest and chimney at the old Williamson Linoleum Works on St George's Quay, Lancaster.
LANCASTER 18B - Aldcliffe Marsh and Linoleum Works
A flock of geese fly over Aldcliffe Marsh in Lancaster. The Williamson Linoleum Works with the chimney can be seen in the distance.
LANCASTER 19B - River Lune and Snatchems
A view across the River Lune to the Golden Ball, 'Snatchems', Lancaster.
The Golden Ball is known as ‘Snatchems’ because of the naval press gangs that forcibly snatched men to work on ships at the height of the cotton trade. The pub is also believed to have been used by smugglers who landed goods there without paying the appropriate customs duties. As recently as the 20th century, a small rowing boat (summoned by a bell) carried passengers over the Lune to the Golden Ball. The pub is frequently cut off by high tides.
The Golden Ball is known as ‘Snatchems’ because of the naval press gangs that forcibly snatched men to work on ships at the height of the cotton trade. The pub is also believed to have been used by smugglers who landed goods there without paying the appropriate customs duties. As recently as the 20th century, a small rowing boat (summoned by a bell) carried passengers over the Lune to the Golden Ball. The pub is frequently cut off by high tides.
LANCASTER 19D - Lune Estuary
The Lune Estuary south of Lancaster.
Looking over the saltmarsh of the Lune Estuary towards the Heaton wind turbines and pylons carrying the electricity from Heysham Power Station.
Looking over the saltmarsh of the Lune Estuary towards the Heaton wind turbines and pylons carrying the electricity from Heysham Power Station.
LANCASTER 19E - Aldcliffe Marsh
Aldcliffe Marsh, Lancaster in Lancashire.
The Wiilliamson Chimney from the former linoleum works can be seen to the left of the photo alongside a now demolished mill buidling. The Ashton Memorial is in the distance.
The Wiilliamson Chimney from the former linoleum works can be seen to the left of the photo alongside a now demolished mill buidling. The Ashton Memorial is in the distance.
LANCASTER 20A - St. George's Quay
St. George's Quay and the River Lune, Lancaster.
The quay was built in 1750 during Lancaster's Golden Age as a port when sugar, cotton, rum, mahogany and slaves would be unloaded off ships from Africa and the West Indies. At this time there were believed to be fifty inns catering for the sailors along the quayside.
The quay was built in 1750 during Lancaster's Golden Age as a port when sugar, cotton, rum, mahogany and slaves would be unloaded off ships from Africa and the West Indies. At this time there were believed to be fifty inns catering for the sailors along the quayside.
LANCASTER 20C - Maritime Museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum, St. George's Quay, Lancaster.
The museum is housed in the 1764 Port of Lancaster Custom House which was designed by the local cabinet-maker and architect, Richard Gillow. Beside the museum are buildings which belonged to the wealthy Quaker slave trader, Dodshon Foster.
The museum is housed in the 1764 Port of Lancaster Custom House which was designed by the local cabinet-maker and architect, Richard Gillow. Beside the museum are buildings which belonged to the wealthy Quaker slave trader, Dodshon Foster.
LANCASTER 21A - Millennium Bridge
Millennium Bridge, Lancaster, Lancashire.
Designed by Whitby Bird and completed in 2001, this award-winning pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning the River Lune is of cable-stayed construction with twin 40m masts.
Carlisle Bridge can be seen in the distance.
Designed by Whitby Bird and completed in 2001, this award-winning pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning the River Lune is of cable-stayed construction with twin 40m masts.
Carlisle Bridge can be seen in the distance.
LANCASTER 24A - Skerton Bridge
kerton Bridge, Lancaster, Lancashire.
The classical Skerton Bridge, opened in 1787 was designed by Thomas Harrison and is said to have been modelled on an ancient Roman Bridge at Rimini in Italy. A Grade 11 listed building.
The classical Skerton Bridge, opened in 1787 was designed by Thomas Harrison and is said to have been modelled on an ancient Roman Bridge at Rimini in Italy. A Grade 11 listed building.
LANCASTER 35A Greyhound Bridge crossing the River Lune
Greyhound Bridge, Lancaster, Lancashire.
This was the third bridge to cross the River Lune on this site. It was built in 1911 to carry the railway line that linked Lancaster Green Ayre railway station with Morecambe Harbour. The line was closed in 1966 and the bridge opened for road traffic in 1972.
This was the third bridge to cross the River Lune on this site. It was built in 1911 to carry the railway line that linked Lancaster Green Ayre railway station with Morecambe Harbour. The line was closed in 1966 and the bridge opened for road traffic in 1972.
LANCASTER 26A - The Lune Aqueduct
The Lune Aqueduct and the River Lune, Lancaster.
This masterpiece of civil engineering designed by John Rennie and opened in 1797, carries the Lancaster Canal 202m across the River Lune. It took three years to build and the original estimate of £18,619 was exceeded by almost £30,000!
Grade 1 Listed.
This masterpiece of civil engineering designed by John Rennie and opened in 1797, carries the Lancaster Canal 202m across the River Lune. It took three years to build and the original estimate of £18,619 was exceeded by almost £30,000!
Grade 1 Listed.
LANCASTER 26C - The Lune Aqueduct
The Lune Aqueduct carrying the Lancaster Canal.
This masterpiece of civil engineering designed by John Rennie and opened in 1797, carries the Lancaster Canal 202m across the River Lune. It took three years to build and the original estimate of £18,619 was exceeded by almost £30,000!
Grade 1 Listed.
This masterpiece of civil engineering designed by John Rennie and opened in 1797, carries the Lancaster Canal 202m across the River Lune. It took three years to build and the original estimate of £18,619 was exceeded by almost £30,000!
Grade 1 Listed.
LANCASTER 27A - Bay Gateway Bridge
The construction of the Bay Gateway Bridge at Lancaster.
Giant cranes involved in the construction of the Bay Gateway Bridge over the River Lune, August 2015.
Giant cranes involved in the construction of the Bay Gateway Bridge over the River Lune, August 2015.
LANCASTER 28A - Crane at the Riverside Millennium Park
The Riverside Millennium Park, Lancaster in Lancashire.
This is the site of the former Green Ayre Railway Station, closed in 1976. The old Midland Railway Line now makes a pleasant footpath and cycleway to Caton.
The crane marks the start of the Lune Valley Ramble, a 26.5km walk from Lancaster to Kirkby Lonsdale. .
This is the site of the former Green Ayre Railway Station, closed in 1976. The old Midland Railway Line now makes a pleasant footpath and cycleway to Caton.
The crane marks the start of the Lune Valley Ramble, a 26.5km walk from Lancaster to Kirkby Lonsdale. .
LANCASTER 29A - Rowing on the River Lune, Skerton Weir
Rowing on the River Lune by the weir at Skerton, Lancaster in Lancashire.
LANCASTER 32A - The Lancaster Canal at Aldcliffe
A narrow boat on the Lancaster Canal at Aldcliffe, Lancaster, Lancashire.
Lancaster Castle and Priory Church can be seen in the distance.
Lancaster Castle and Priory Church can be seen in the distance.
LANCASTER 33A - Haverbreaks Bridge 95, Lancaster Canal
Haverbreaks Bridge, No. 95 on the Lancaster Canal, Aldcliffe, Lancaster.
This road bridge probably dates back to 1797 and was designed by John Rennie for the Lancaster Canal Company.
This road bridge probably dates back to 1797 and was designed by John Rennie for the Lancaster Canal Company.
LANCASTER 35A - Nelson Street Bridge 101, Lancaster Canal
A narrowboat crusing under Nelson Street Bridge, no. 101 on the Lancaster Canal in Lancaster.
The bridge was widened in 1876 by Joseph Clayton and metal girders on the bridge display his name and the date.
The bridge was widened in 1876 by Joseph Clayton and metal girders on the bridge display his name and the date.
LANCASTER 35B - Nelson Street Bridge 101, Lancaster Canal
Nelson Street Bridge 101 over the Lancaster Canal at Lancaster in Lancashire.
Joseph Clayton was a local blacksmith who added the metal beams in 1876.
Moor Lane Mill Chimney can be seen in the distance..
Joseph Clayton was a local blacksmith who added the metal beams in 1876.
Moor Lane Mill Chimney can be seen in the distance..
LANCASTER 37A - Crane at Aldcliffe Yard Wharf
The old crane at Aldcliffe Yard Wharf on the Lancaster Canal, Lancaster.
LANCASTER 38B - The Lancaster Canal and Water Witch
Lancaster Canal and the Water Witch, Lancaster, Lancashire.
LANCASTER 38A - Lancaster Canal and the Water Witch
Narrow boats on the Lancaster Canal beside the Water Witch at Lancaster, Lancashire.
LANCASTER 39A - Dalton Square Gardens
Dalton Square Gardens, Lancaster.
The Queen Victoria Monument, sculpted in bronze by Herbert Hampton, was given to the town by Lord Ashton in 1907. The panels show eminent Victorians, including Florence Nightingale and Lancaster-born Sir Richard Owen, a famous scientist and naturalist who first used the phrase 'Dinosauria' (meaning "Terrible Reptile" or "Fearfully Great Reptile).The corners represent Truth, Wisdom, Justice and Freedom.
The Queen Victoria Monument, sculpted in bronze by Herbert Hampton, was given to the town by Lord Ashton in 1907. The panels show eminent Victorians, including Florence Nightingale and Lancaster-born Sir Richard Owen, a famous scientist and naturalist who first used the phrase 'Dinosauria' (meaning "Terrible Reptile" or "Fearfully Great Reptile).The corners represent Truth, Wisdom, Justice and Freedom.
LANCASTER 39B - Quen Victoria Monument, Dalton Square
The Victoria Monument, Dalton Square, Lancaster.
This statue, dedicated to Queen Victoria was sculpted in bronze by Herbert Hampton, and was given to the town by Lord Ashton (of linoleum fame) in 1907. The panels show eminent Victorians, including Florence Nightingale and Lancaster-born Sir Richard Owen, a famous scientist and naturalist who first used the phrase 'Dinosauria' (meaning "Terrible Reptile" or "Fearfully Great Reptile). The corners represent Truth, Wisdom, Justice and Freedom.
This statue, dedicated to Queen Victoria was sculpted in bronze by Herbert Hampton, and was given to the town by Lord Ashton (of linoleum fame) in 1907. The panels show eminent Victorians, including Florence Nightingale and Lancaster-born Sir Richard Owen, a famous scientist and naturalist who first used the phrase 'Dinosauria' (meaning "Terrible Reptile" or "Fearfully Great Reptile). The corners represent Truth, Wisdom, Justice and Freedom.
LANCASTER 39C - Lancaster on Ice, Dalton Square
Dalton Square from The Big Wheel, Lancaster on Ice 2019.
NB. Mobile phone photo - low resolution.
NB. Mobile phone photo - low resolution.
LANCASTER 40A - Lancaster Town Hall
Town Hall, Lancaster.
This building was designed by E.W. Mountfiel and opened in December 1909 by Lord Ashton. It replaced the old town hall which is now the museum in Market Square.
This building was designed by E.W. Mountfiel and opened in December 1909 by Lord Ashton. It replaced the old town hall which is now the museum in Market Square.
LANCASTER 41A - Lancaster City Museum
City Museum in Market Square, Lancaster.
Home to the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. The building was formerly the Town Hall, built in the late 1780s to designs by Major Thomas Jarrett and Thomas Harrison.
Home to the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. The building was formerly the Town Hall, built in the late 1780s to designs by Major Thomas Jarrett and Thomas Harrison.
LANCASTER 42A - Lancaster Public Library
Public Library, Lancaster.
Built in 1932 in Neo-Georgian style.
Built in 1932 in Neo-Georgian style.
LANCASTER 43A - Lancaster Cathedral
St. Peter's Cathedral, Lancaster, Lancashire.
The building, designed in neo-gothic style by Edward Paley was consecrated as a Roman Catholic church in 1859 and raised to cathedral status in 1924. Much restoration work in the east end took place in 1995. The 73m tower contains a peal of ten bells.
The building, designed in neo-gothic style by Edward Paley was consecrated as a Roman Catholic church in 1859 and raised to cathedral status in 1924. Much restoration work in the east end took place in 1995. The 73m tower contains a peal of ten bells.
LANCASTER 44A - Friends Meeting House
Friends Meeting House, Lancaster, Lancashire.
Built in 1708 with later extensions. Quakers have worshipped on this site since 1677.
Built in 1708 with later extensions. Quakers have worshipped on this site since 1677.
LANCASTER 45A - Penny's Hospital
Penny's Hospital Almshouses on King street, Lancaster in Lancashire..
The 12 almshouses and chapel were built and funded in 1720 by William Penny, a Lancaster mayor.
The 12 almshouses and chapel were built and funded in 1720 by William Penny, a Lancaster mayor.
LANCASTER 45B - Penny's Hospital
Penny's Hospital Almshouses on King street, Lancaster in Lancashire.
LANCASTER 45C - Penny's Hospital Chapel
Penny's Hospital Chapel on King street, Lancaster in Lancashire.
LANCASTER 46A - The Storey
The Storey Institute, Lancaster in Lancashire.
The Storey was built in 1887 by local philanthropist, Thomas Storey, to offer educational opportunities to the people of Lancaster. Lancaster Castle can just be seen in the background.
The Storey was built in 1887 by local philanthropist, Thomas Storey, to offer educational opportunities to the people of Lancaster. Lancaster Castle can just be seen in the background.
LANCASTER 50B - Shrigley and Hunt Stained Glass Works
Shrigley and Hunt's stained glass works at 23 Castle Hill, Lancaster.
The upper windows were a later addition to this Georgian building.The frieze below these windows can almost be read: 'STAINED GLASS, HERALDIC & ...... PAINTERS'.
The green City of Lancaster Heritage Plaque on the wall reads, 'Site of Shrigley and Hunt's stained glass works 1873-1959. The firm had an international reputation.'
The upper windows were a later addition to this Georgian building.The frieze below these windows can almost be read: 'STAINED GLASS, HERALDIC & ...... PAINTERS'.
The green City of Lancaster Heritage Plaque on the wall reads, 'Site of Shrigley and Hunt's stained glass works 1873-1959. The firm had an international reputation.'
LANCASTER 51A - Paley and Austin Offices
24 Castle Hill, Lancaster.
This 18th century Georgian building was the offices of Paley and Austin Architects from 1868 - 1944.
Edward Payley had been a pupil of the famous architect, Edmund Sharp, and in 1842 they entered into partnership together. Sharp resigned from the practice in 1851. Sharp, Paley and Austin favoured church design in the Gothic Revival style, but Sharp also had an interest in Romanesque church architecture.
This 18th century Georgian building was the offices of Paley and Austin Architects from 1868 - 1944.
Edward Payley had been a pupil of the famous architect, Edmund Sharp, and in 1842 they entered into partnership together. Sharp resigned from the practice in 1851. Sharp, Paley and Austin favoured church design in the Gothic Revival style, but Sharp also had an interest in Romanesque church architecture.
LANCASTER 59A - Medieval Knight
Medieval Knight by Shawn Williamson (1984) standing in front of the Law Courts, Lancaster.
LANCASTER 61A - The Merchants
The Merchants, Lancaster.
Built in 1688 as the cellars for a wine merchant.
Built in 1688 as the cellars for a wine merchant.
SCOTFORTH 01A - St. Paul's Church
St Paul's Church, Scotforth, Lancaster, Lancashire.
The 1874 Romanesque style church designed by Edmund Sharpe using moulded teracotta instead of carved stone. This is one of only three so-called 'pot churches' in the country.
The 1874 Romanesque style church designed by Edmund Sharpe using moulded teracotta instead of carved stone. This is one of only three so-called 'pot churches' in the country.
SNATCHEMS 01A - The Golden Ball
The Golden Ball Hotel and the River Lune, Snatchems, Lancashire.
The name, ‘Snatchems’ is believed to have come from the naval press gangs that worked from the Golden Ball, and forcibly snatched men to work on ships at the height of the cotton trade. The pub is also believed to have been used by smugglers who landed goods there without paying the appropriate customs duties. As recently as the 20th century, a small rowing boat (summoned by a bell) carried passengers over the Lune to the Golden Ball.
The name, ‘Snatchems’ is believed to have come from the naval press gangs that worked from the Golden Ball, and forcibly snatched men to work on ships at the height of the cotton trade. The pub is also believed to have been used by smugglers who landed goods there without paying the appropriate customs duties. As recently as the 20th century, a small rowing boat (summoned by a bell) carried passengers over the Lune to the Golden Ball.
