Museums in Lancashire
Astley Hall is a Grade I listed manor house dating back to the early 16th century, listed as one of Britain's Best 1,000 Houses in the book of the same name by Simon Jenkins, and now used as a museum and art gallery for the Chorley region.
Hallgate, Chorley, Lancashire, England, PR7 1NP
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The City Museum in Lancaster is housed in an elegant Georgian building and explores the rich archaeology and history of Lancaster and the surrounding area. The museum is particularly strong on the Roman era. The City Museum also houses the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum.
Market Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, LA1 1HT
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Heritage Highlight: Housed in a beautiful Georgian building
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The Cottage Museum in Lancaster stands opposite Lancaster Castle. The cottage was built in 1739 and has been preserved to show what life was like for a typical early Victorian artisan's family, with typical household objects helping to bring alive a bygone age.
15 Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, LA1 1BU
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Part historic house, part museum and gallery, Towneley Hall is an attractive stately home with its roots in the 14th century. It was the home of the Towneley family for over five centuries but has been the home of the Burnley Art Gallery and Museums since 1902.
Towneley Park, Burnley, Lancashire, England, BB11 3RQ
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