Lancaster, England

Lancaster (pop. 2001 c.133,914) is a city and local Government district in Lancashire, in the north-west of England. It is a commercial, cultural and educational centre. Other towns in the district include Morecambe, Heysham and Carnforth. Lancaster is the historic county town of Lancashire, having given its name to the County of Lancashire.

Features of Lancaster

[[Image:005 Friary.jpg|thumb|A typical Lancaster city scene. The spire visible belongs to an ex-church which has been

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converted into a pub. ]]{{clearright}}

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• Lancaster Castle
• Lune Millennium Bridge
• Williamson Park
• Ashton Memorial and Butterfly House
• Lancaster Cathedral
• The Storey Institute
• The Judges Lodgings
• Quayside Maritine Museum
• Lancaster Royal Grammar School

See also

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• Duke of Lancaster
• Duchy of Lancaster