WALKING TOUR: Literary History of Lancaster

2nd May 2026

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This guided walking tour around Lancaster city centre is part of the 2026 Story Tours & 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.

This tour lasts about 1.5 hours and starts from Lancaster City Museum in Market Square.

Visit the Museums website to book.

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Show Times

  • 2nd May 2026 11:00

Cost

  • Tickets are £10 per person for each guided walk or museum talk.

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