Discover Lancaster

Lancaster, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:City_of_Lancaster_(2).jpg
Author: David


Lancaster is a city and county town in Lancashire, England. It is technically a "settlement" within the larger City of Lancaster, which has a population of around 134,000 people (2011 estimate), and covers 575 sq km (222 sq mi).

Lancaster has a long history with the British monarchy, as the House of Lancaster was a branch of the English royal family. The queen herself is also the Duke of Lancaster.

Lancaster Town Hall: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lancaster_Old_Town_Hall.jpg
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The history of Lancaster goes back to Roman times, when it was a settlement called Calunium. There is not much that is known about the settlement until the Norman Conquest of the 11th century. It was given its charter as a market town and borough in 1193, and only granted city status in 1937.

Today Lancaster is a modern city with a rich history. It is a center for the surrounding farming region, producing machinery for farming and agriculture. In recent decade it is also developing the high tech sector. The city gives its name to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Visiting Lancaster

Lancaster is about an hour north of Manchester. You can reach it on the M6 motorway.

Sights & Attractions in Lancaster

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