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	Home page - Lancaster University
		Lancaster has won international recognition for the quality of its teaching and research.
		Lancaster University has been rated as one of the UK’s top 20 universities and the....
		Lancaster University lies approximately 3.5 miles south of the City of Lancaster.
	www.lancs.ac.uk (250 words)

	Penny Magazine - 227
		LANCASTER, the county town of Lancashire, is situated on the western coast of England, upon the southern bank of the river Lune, at the distance of eight miles from the sea.
		Lancaster, however, had the good fortune to attract the notice of Roger de Poitou, a neighbouring proprietor, as offering a more eligible site for a baronial castle than his own domain afforded; and he obtained a grant of the property from the crown.
		The manufactures of Lancaster are not considerable, and consist chiefly in the making of mahogany furniture, cordage, and sail-cloth, with the spinning of cotton and worsted yarn, and the manufacture of cotton goods, for which several factories have been established within these few years.
	www.history.rochester.edu /pennymag/227/l.htm (2342 words)

	The Duchy of Lancaster - Lancashire
		The Honor, County, Town and Castle of Lancaster were granted by Henry III to his younger son Edmund, 1st Earl of Lancaster, in 1267.
		Lancaster Castle became a senior place of administration in the Duchy of Lancaster, with courts, a prison and offices.
		Conishead Priory was responsible for the Leven Sands (in the Leven estuary) between Ulverston and Cark, and Cartmel Priory for the Lancaster or Kent Sands (in the Kent estuary) between Kent's Bank and Hest Bank.
	www.duchyoflancaster.co.uk /output/page27.asp (707 words)

	Mushroom Guide to Lancaster, Lancashire, UK. Places to Visit in Lancaster.
		The castle is owned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in her role as Duke of Lancaster, and although much of it is currently used as a prison and courts, there is still a great deal open to the public.
		The Lancaster City Museum is housed in the former Town Hall and Sessions House, built in 1781.
		In the adjoining warehouse Lancaster Canal and the ecology of Morecambe Bay are explored.
	www.mushroompublishing.com /maps/lancaster/lanptv.html (1092 words)

	Lancaster, Lancashire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lancaster (2001 census population 45,952: source ONS) is a city in Lancashire, in the north-west of England.
		Lancaster is the historic county town of Lancashire, having given its name to the County Palatine of Lancashire.
		The City of Lancaster and the Borough of Morecambe merged in 1974 to form the District of Lancaster within the "shire" county of Lancashire.This was given city status and Lancaster City Council is the local governing body for the district.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lancaster,_England (1339 words)

	GENUKI: Lancaster, Lancashire genealogy
		On the top of this castle is a square tower, called John of Gaunt's Chair, where there is a fine prospect of the mountains of Cumberland, and of the course of the Lune; the view towards the sea extending to the Isle of Man. The town hall is a handsome structure.
		In 1835 the parish of Lancaster contained the townships of Lancaster, Gressingham, Poulton, Bare and Torrisholme, Skerton, Bulk, Heaton with Oxcliffe, Aldcliffe, Ashton with Stodday, Overton, Thurnham, Scotforth, Quernmore, Caton, Over Wyresdale, Bleasdale, Preesall with Hackensall, Stalmine, Myerscough and Fulwood.
		For probate purposes prior to 1858, Lancaster was in the Archdeaconry of Richmond, in the Diocese of Chester.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/LAN/Lancaster (592 words)

	etyres mobile tyres fitting service in Lancaster Lancashire
		Lancaster is an historic English city based in the north west of England.
		Lancaster University is located to the south of the city centre on a site that had been considered for LRGS originally.
		Many people pass Lancaster on the way to the Lake District and it is possible to see most of the city and the whole bay area from the M6 motorway which passes close to the area, next to the university and the Moor hospital.
	www.etyres.co.uk /town-descriptions/tyres-lancaster-lancashire.htm (784 words)

	Historic Lancaster - City Coast Countryside
		Thanks to Lancaster's heritage, there are many places of historic interest including: the award-winning, quayside Maritime Museum; the Music Room; the Judge's Lodgings home of the famous witch hunter, Thomas Covell and the City Museum which houses the King's Own Regimental Collection.
		Lancaster's Jazz Festival from the 14-16 September is one of the highlights of our annual events programme.
		Lancaster is a fantastic place for cycling and is proud of its extensive cycling network.
	www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk /site/historic-lancaster (349 words)

	Lancashire Churches - Lancaster, St Peter
		The beautifully detailed spire of the Catholic Cathedral of St Peter, Lancaster is a fine sight on the hillside overlooking the centre of Lancaster.
		It was designed by Edward Paley, the Lancaster architect, and is regarded by many as his masterwork.
		It is by Shrigley and Hunt of Lancaster and depicts King Herod - an uncommon subject for a window.
	www.lancashirechurches.co.uk /lancasterstp.htm (1110 words)

	Lancashire & Blackpool Tourism \| Lancashire Holidays
		If you are looking for somewhere for your holidays, Lancashire and Blackpool are brimming with places to stay, attractions to visit, good food, and a reputation for good quality produce.
		Lancashire is a great place to discover myths and legends, great halls and houses, the birth of the Industrial Revolution and how the workers spent their summers in Lancashire so many years ago.
		From nature reserves and farm parks to tea rooms and gardens there is plenty to keep you busy in the Lancashire countryside this summer.
	www.visitlancashire.com (308 words)

	GENUKI: Lancashire genealogy
		Lancashire County libraries have a list of addresses and telephone numbers of local libraries in the modern administrative county of Lancashire.
		Lancashire was reduced in area as a result of the Local Government Act 1972.
		Lancashire north and east coal mines in 1908 (A-Ha).
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/LAN (2107 words)

	Genealogy with DNA
		It is often mentioned by Lancaster genealogists that the first use of the surname was by Anglo-Norman aristocrats with important connections.
		A Thomas Lancaster was baptized in Thornton in Lonsdale, one of several children of Robert and Alice of Ireby (and then Westhouse in 1810), on 6 October 1801.
		John Lancaster was a Factor for the firm of Hyndman and Lancaster, 10 Gould St, London, ENG.
	users.skynet.be /lancaster/Lancaster.htm (3965 words)

	Lancaster, Lanchester, Lancashire, Satterfield, Satterthwaite Surname DNA project - Family Project Website
		This project was originally started in order to further study genealogical study of the Lancaster surname.
		In particular, it was hoped this could help with working out which Lancaster families are related and which are not – something which can definitely help when you have several alternatives appearing in old documents.
		On the other hand, if you are NOT a Lancaster male, and you don't have a relative that you can sponsor directly, you can contribute to that general fund that can be used to encourage volunteers.
	www.familytreedna.com /public/Lancaster (682 words)

	Lancaster, Lancashire - Town Guide
		Lancaster is a bustling city residing alongside the River Lune and dominated by the castle.
		Owned by Her Majesty the Queen in right of her Duchy of Lancaster, Lancaster Castle is a fascinating place to visit – with dungeons and the beautiful Shire Hall.
		The area is a mixture of valleys, moorland and fells, and became part of Lancashire in 1974.
	www.townpages.co.uk /lancashire/lancaster.asp (196 words)

	Lancaster University Library \| Collections \| Lancaster Historic Maps
		You are welcome to use the Lancaster University Library maps for personal, educational or research purposes.
		Plan of the proposed Lancaster canal from Kirby Kendal in the county of Westmorland to West Houghton in the County Palatine of Lancaster, surveyed in the years 1791 and 1792
		A Plan of the Titheable Lands in the Township of Lancaster in the County of Lancaster 1845
	libweb.lancs.ac.uk /lancastermaps.htm (348 words)

	Lancashire Museums \| Lancaster Castle
		This fascinating Grade 1 listed building has dominated Lancaster for almost 1000 years and is one of the best preserved and hardest working castles in the country.
		See the place where the Lancashire Witches were convicted and condemned to die.
		Lancaster Castle also has a regular programme of theatrical and musical evenings for which early booking is highly recommended.
	www.lancashire.gov.uk /education/museums/lancaster/castle.asp (163 words)

	Hotels in Lancaster Lancashire accommodation - Lancaster hotels accommodation in Lancashire UK
		Lancaster Castle is not a ruin, but a fully functioning establishment, and although you can still see the ancient dungeons and feel the history.
		Situated in the heart of Lancaster and opposite the famous castle, this traditional hotel has been extensively refurbished.
		To dial a number in Lancaster from outside the UK: dial the International Access Code of the country you are calling from - follow that by the Country Code for the country you are calling to (44 for the UK) - dial the local area code omitting the initial ‘0’ e.g.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /lancasterlancshotels.html (569 words)

	Lancaster Poor Law Union and Workhouse
		Oatcake leavened is the common bread in Lancashire.
		The Lancaster Poor Law Union was formed on 10th December 1839.
		County of Lancaster: Aldcliffe, Ashton with Stodday, Bulk, Carnforth, Cockerham, North and South Ellel (2), Heaton with Oxcliffe, Lancaster (6), Middleton, Overton, Overton Wyersdale, Priest Hutton, Scotforth, Silverdale, Skerton (2), Thurnham, Warton with Lindeth, Yealand Conyers, Yealand Redmayne.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Lancaster/Lancaster.shtml (651 words)

	Mushroom Guide to Lancaster, Lancashire, UK. Comprehensive Visitor Information for Lancaster
		Lancaster is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of England.
		Lancaster itself is a mix of the old and the new.
		Lancaster's arts scene is thriving: watch a film at the Dukes Cinema or the ABC Cinema, see a play at The Dukes Theatre, the Grand Theatre or the Nuffield on the Lancaster University campus.
	www.mushroompublishing.com /maps/lancaster.html (252 words)

	Lancashire Churches - Lancaster, Scotforth, St Paul
		Scotforth was a village from before the time of the Norman Conquest until the C19, when it was swallowed up by the expansion of Lancaster.
		The church of St Paul, Scotforth was designed by Lancaster resident and architect, Edmund Sharpe, in 1874 twenty three years after his retirement and three years before his death.
		Below one of the arches is a brass to Edmund Sharpe, recording his habitation in Lancaster, his birth in Knutsford, his death in Milan, and his burial in Lancaster, as well as his role as architect of the building (see below).
	www.lancashirechurches.co.uk /lancasterscstp.htm (640 words)

	Lancaster Lancashire tourist information guide
		Lancaster, on the county border with a background of the Lake District, an old town with cobbled streets and intriguing passages.
		Situated close to the historic city of Lancaster, three minutes from the M6 motorway, Lancaster House offers luxury four star accommodation at the Gateway to the Lakes.
		This hotel, set in attractive riverside gardens, is an excellent base for exploring the peaceful Forest of Bowland, the Lake District and Lancashire's lively coastal resorts.
	www.touruk.co.uk /lancs/lancs_lanca.htm (422 words)

	Virtual-Lancaster: Chip Shops and other Fast Food Guide
		We don't have the person power to check them all so please note the opening times of your local shop and send them to us – plus any comments you may have.
		Lancaster's original specialist sandwich shop offers you a wide selection of fine hot and cold take away lunchtime food.
		Quite apart from its dubious contribution to the world, this particular McDonalds is one of the slowest-serving eateries in Lancaster.
	www.lancasterukonline.net /visitors/eating_out/fast_food.html (812 words)

	Welcome to Lancashire,EnglandGenWeb
		It was in the reign of Henry II that Lancashire became definitely the 'County of Lancaster.' Lancashire then is, strictly speaking, a county and not a shire, and it is one of the youngest of the counties.
		According to the 1911 Census, the population of Lancashire was 4,768,474.
		Lancashire Strays / 1881 Census / Kendal and Carlisle
	www.rootsweb.com /~englan (1510 words)

	BUG - Backpackers Guide to budget travel in Blackpool & Lancaster, Lancashire, England
		Lancaster is on the main west coast rail line and is served by several train companies including TransPennine Express (website www.firstgroup.com/tpexpress/) and Virgin Trains (website www.virgintrains.co.uk).
		This museum in Lancaster's former town hall has exhibits detailing the city's history with artefacts from the Neolithic age to the present day.
		This museum has exhibits relating to Lancaster's maritime history including the history of the port and Lancaster Canal, the maritime trade and the fishing industry.
	www.bugeurope.com /destinations/uken-lancashire.html (778 words)

	Lancaster Priory Links
		Lancaster Newspapers gives the dates of Lancaster UK related newspapers over the years, some of which didn't last long - unlike the Lancaster Guardian which is still in production.
		Lancaster EDNET UK is a radio based network connecting together the schools and colleges of the Lancaster district and providing a link to the Internet.
		Lancashire Record Office keeps Lancashire County records of births, marriages & deaths which are passed on from local churches.
	www.priory.lancaster.ac.uk /links.html (3750 words)

	CALVNIVM
		A large number of coins have been recovered from the Lancaster environs; 64 during excavations in the late 1920's, 272 from casual finds and another 34 from the Mitchell's Brewery excavation of 1988; a total of 370 Roman coins, of which 42 are silver denominations, the remaining all being copper issues.
		Five Roman altarstones have been recovered from Lancaster, one dedicated to the Roman war god Mars (vide RIB 601 supra), another to Mars Cocidius a conflation of the classical god and a popular Germanic god of war (vide supra), and one also to the Celtic god Ialanus (vide infra).
		In addition to the epigraphic evidence from the environs of Lancaster itself, two milestones or honorific pillars both dated to the mid-third century have been discovered near Ashton with Stodday, about 3 miles south of Lancaster beside the Roman road to Walton-le-Dale; these are both shown above.
	www.roman-britain.org /places/lancaster.htm (1520 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Lancashire \| Muslim students 'more tolerant'
		The research, involving 400 15-year-olds, was carried out by Lancaster University in a two-year project after the 2001 Burnley riots.
		It found that nearly a third of non-Muslim pupils thought one race was superior, compared to a tenth of teenagers in a mainly Muslim school.
		It is the result of the first year of two years of research by the Department of Religious Studies at Lancaster University, to help work towards bringing communities together in Burnley.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/lancashire/6033155.stm (365 words)

	Hotels, Lancaster: Terrific Cheap Lancaster Hotels.
		Find hotels & guest houses convenient for Lancaster Lancaster Leisure Park, the Butterfly House, Heysham Heritage Centre, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Morecambe Bay, the beauty of the Pennines, the magnificent Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Castle, Rufford Old Hall, the Museum of Lancashire and the peaks and valleys of the Lake District.
		A modern hotel set in riverside grounds and located just off Junction 34 of the M6 Motorway, the Holiday Inn Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to the historic city of Lancaster and is just a 20 minute drive from the picturesque Lake District and 40 minutes to Blackpool’s attractions.
		The Swallow Royal Kings Arms stands in the shadow of Lancaster Castle right in the heart of Lancaster one of England's most historical cities.
	www.room4u.org.uk /hotels/lancaster/index.asp (829 words)

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