Lancaster

Lancaster was the site of a Roman camp by the River Lune and gave the county of Lancashire its name. Shortly after the conquest of 1066 the Normans built a castle on the old Roman site, which John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, extended in the 14th century and Elizabeth I fortified against the threat of the Armada.

The castle has been central to law and order in Lancaster for centuries; it is still used as a Crown Court and the first records of a prison date from the late 12th century. The Pendle Witches were tried and executed here in 1612.

The City & King’s Own Museum is located in the former town hall and features a variety of collection’s that demonstrate the local history of the area, as well as covering service of the King’s Own Royal Regiment since its inception in 1680.