Ye Olde Guide
Ye Olde Guide is a podcast about the history and heritage of the towns and cities of England. Perhaps you’re visiting one of England's wonderful cities and want to arrive primed to explore the remnants of its past. Or maybe you’re seeking a new appreciation of the town you live in. Either way, this podcast is for you. Think of us as part guide book, part companion, part battle of towns. Visit our website yeoldeguide.com for extensive show notes, maps and discussion. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Please send us your feedback to comments@yeoldeguide.com
Ye Olde Guide
History of Lancaster: Georgian Maritime Centre
Ye Olde Guide is visiting Lancaster, a city with a famous name, ancient history, well known for its castle, yet almost forgotten as a centre of global trading power.
In politics & war - the House of Lancaster is a recognisable name, but Lancaster saw little action in the Wars of the Roses. It was a bigger stage in Anglo-Scottish conflict including a raid by Robert the Bruce.
For culture we explore the legacy of the Pendle Witch trials, where the testimony of children was allowed for the first time and fed a trans-Atlantic hysteria. Today its historic buildings host music and arts festivals.
For science & industry we focus on Lancaster's maritime history, explored so well today in its museums and the Slave Trade, Abolition and Fair Trade trail
Finally we visit Lancaster's stunning Georgian heritage and remarkable buildings including the Lancaster Castle and Ashton Memorial
Please leave your thoughts on the episode, and anything we've missed on Lancaster on the website yeoldeguide.com
