City Of Lancaster — Heritage and History

Ashton Memorial, Lancaster

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October 28, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Looking up towards the Ashton Memorial in Lancaster

High on a hill, overlooking the City of Lancaster is the Ashton Memorial. Built in memory of Lord Ashton's second wife, Jessie, the memorial … [Read more...]

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Glasson and the Glasson Dock area – Lancaster

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October 4, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

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The village of Glasson is situated at the end of the Lancaster Canal, south of the City of Lancaster in Northern England. It was a small farming … [Read more...]

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