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WALKING TOUR: Literary History of Lancaster

Mon, 31 August 2026 · Lancaster

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This guided walking tour is part of the 2026 Story Tours and Talks programme by Lancaster City Museums. Visit the Museums website to see the full list of events and book online.Literary History of Lancaster, with Penny Bradshaw'The stones of Lancaster do sometimes whisper' (Dickens). Explore writing inspired by this ancient city, featuring authors like William Wordsworth, Charles Dickens, and Carol Ann Duffy. Discover the dark, Gothic side of Lancaster's literary heritage, shaped by its past as a site of execution and a slave port.Tour lasts about 1.5 hours and starts from Lancaster City Museum.

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