Free Tour of Lancaster - Execution Slavery Industry
Explore Lancaster's dark past on a fascinating tour that delves into executions, slavery, and the city's industrial history. Discover the untold stories in a short time
Things to do Free Tour of Lancaster - Execution Slavery Industry
With a history going back to the Romans, an ancient castle, its special national anthem, a connection to the slave trade, and the first murder solved by forensics, Lancaster has a lot to offer.
We'll begin at Lancaster Castle, owned by King Charles III, as the Duke of Lancaster. 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 center of Lancaster.
We'll visit:
-Lancaster Castle
-The Priory
-The Quayside
-Almshouses
-Prosperous houses associated with the slave trade
-Other notable buildings of architects, craftsmen, and industrialists
-Lancaster Canal
-The doctor's house that became a crime scene
Included
Lancaster Crown Court
Lancaster Castle
The Music Room
Judges Lodgings Museum
Dalton Square
The Storey
Lancaster Priory Church of Saint Mary
Meeting point
Castle Hill
Reviews (10)
2025-03-10 14:23:53
“Sunny Sunday”
Three hour stroll with great company and fabulous insights to a city I thought I knew. Very enjoyable.
dawn barry (English)
2025-02-15 18:23:57
“Lancaster ”
Fantastic guide has amazing knowledge of not only city history but the country.
Joyce Hutton (English)
2025-02-04 15:33:15
“Great informative tour”
Great informative tour. The guide Barry was very pleasant and knew lots of interesting facts. A thoroughly enjoyable educational walk around Lancaster. I would definitely recommend it.
Emma Stsnley (English)
2024-09-20 17:05:26
“Lancaster City Walk”
Great walk with lots of historical interesting anecdotes. Quite long at 3 1/2 hours.
Irene (English)
2024-08-22 11:30:25
“Lancaster Walking Tour ”
Met up with my guide Barrie very easily & on time. Barrie's local & overall historical knowledge was excellent & the 3 hour walk around Lancaster took in all the key features & I learnt many things I didn't know. Would heartily recommend
Darren Mills (English)
2024-08-04 08:03:18
“Great ”
It was to know about the town, its history and cultural spots from Barrie.
Definitively recommended!
Ariel Todaro (English)
2024-07-19 17:32:28
“Very good!!”
Very good guide!
Valentina Tomiselli (English)
2024-07-01 11:21:36
“Brilliant ”
Enjoyed tour, knowledgeable guide lot of info that didn't previously know.
Hoping to arrange one for local history group.
Sue Bezridny (English)
2024-05-27 16:37:17
“Absolutely Excellent ”
Highly recommend, Barrie is a fount of knowledge but makes it all so easy to understand and amazing details covering the centuries. Found that Lancaster is an absolutely fascinating City
Sharon Robertson (English)
2024-03-16 22:12:20
“Interesting and informative ”
What a great way to explore a new city! Barry was friendly and very knowledgeable. It was really enjoyable to be taken around the city by someone who knew all the interesting places and stories about the people who lived, worked and were put to death there! Three hours well spent.
Free Tour of Lancaster - Execution Slavery Industry
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