STORY TALK: What's in a Name? Place Names of North Lancashire

2nd October 2026

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This public talk 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.

What's in a Name? Place Names of North Lancashire, with Carolyn Dalton

Friday 2 October  -  11am  -  City Museum

Carolyn Dalton shares her interest in the meanings of place names with you. Every local name has a story behind it and every time you use these names you make a connection to the history of the area around you.

Talks last about an hour, plus 30 minutes for refreshments and Q&A.

This talk was previously advertised as taking place at the Maritime Museum. Please note the new location is the City Museum.

Visit the Museums website to book.

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Show Times

  • 2nd October 2026 11:00

Cost

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

Address

  • Lancaster City Museum, Market Square, Lancaster, LA1 1HT

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