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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lancaster,_LancashireLancaster, Lancashire - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Lancaster (/ ˈ l æ ŋ k ə s t ər /, / ˈ l æ n k æ s-/) is a city in Lancashire, England and the main cultural hub, economic and commercial centre of City of Lancaster district. The city is on the River Lune directly inland from Morecambe Bay.

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     HMS Lancaster, six ships of the Royal Navy, 1694 to the...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LancashireLancashire - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Lancashire ( / ˈlæŋkəʃər / LAN-kə-shər, /- ʃɪər / -⁠sheer; abbreviated Lancs) is a ceremonial county in North West England. It is bordered by Cumbria to the north, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire to the east, Greater Manchester and Merseyside to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west. The largest settlement is Blackpool.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lancaster_UniversityLancaster University - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Lancaster University (officially The University of Lancaster) [4] is a public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established in 1964 by royal charter, [5] as one of several new universities created in the 1960s.

4. www.british-history.ac.uk › vch › lancsA History of the County of Lancaster | British History Online

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   6 days ago · The local history of most of Merseyside east of the Mersey, from Sefton in the north to Speke in the south, and including Warrington, Widnes and Ormskirk. The City of Liverpool itself is covered separately in volume 4. Victoria County History - Lancaster. Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1907.

5. www.british-history.ac.uk › vch › lancsTownships: Lancaster | British History Online

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   2 days ago · The institution, which was founded in 1853 by Julia widow of Thomas Ripley, (fn. 4) a native of Lancaster, who made a large fortune in Liverpool and died in 1852, was opened in 1864; the grounds are over 50 acres in extent, and the endowments consist of about £220,000 in stocks and some small landed estates.

6. www.british-history.ac.uk › vch › lancsMap of the hundreds of Lancashire | British History Online

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   3 days ago · A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 3. Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1907. Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1907. This free content was digitised by double rekeying .

7. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › is-lancashire-aIs Lancashire a city or state? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   May 23, 2024 · Lancashire is not a city or a state, but rather a historic county with a rich heritage and breathtaking natural landscapes. Located in northwestern England, Lancashire is bounded by Cumberland and Westmorland to the north, Yorkshire to the east, Cheshire to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west.

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   Where is Lancaster based?

   • The city is on the River Lune directly inland from Morecambe Bay. Lancaster is the county town although Lancashire County Council has been based at County Hall in Preston since its formation in 1889. The city's long history is marked by Lancaster Roman Fort, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial.

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   Where is Lancashire located?

   • Lancashire ( / ˈlæŋkəʃər / LAN-kə-shər, /- ʃɪər / -sheer; abbreviated Lancs) is a ceremonial county in North West England. It is bordered by Cumbria to the north, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire to the east, Greater Manchester and Merseyside to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west. The largest settlement is Blackpool.

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   What is Lancaster known for?

   • The city's long history is marked by Lancaster Roman Fort, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial. It is the seat of Lancaster University and has a campus of the University of Cumbria. It had a population of 52,234 in the 2011 census compared to the district which had a population of 138,375.

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   When did Lancaster become a city?

   • The former City and Municipal Borough of Lancaster and the Municipal Borough of Morecambe and Heysham, along with other authorities, merged in 1974 to form the City of Lancaster district within the shire county of Lancashire. This was given city status and Lancaster City Council became the governing body for the district.

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