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History of Lancaster
Lancaster is situated in the North of Lancashire on the River of Lune with a population of 45,952. Long existing as a commercial, cultural and educational centre, Lancaster is the traditional town of Lancashire, to which it gives its name.
Lancaster has several unique ties to the monarchy; the House of Lancaster was a branch of the English royal family, whilst the Duchey of Lancaster holds large estates on behalf of Queen Elizabeth, who herself is also the Duke of Lancaster.
Lancaster Castle, partly built in the 13th century and enlarged by Elizabeth I, stands on the site of a Roman Garrison. The Castle is well known as the site of the infamous Pendle Witch trials in 1612, and the court based there sentenced more people to be hanged than any where outside London. The Wars of the Roses was contested between the House of Lancaster and the House of York over claims to the Throne.
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The Present Day
Lancaster offers a substantial shopping centre and is a shopping hub for North Lancashire and South Cumbria. Two undercover shopping centres serve the city: Marketgate Shopping Centre and St. Nicholas Arcade.
Many high st. stores can be found within these two centres as well as on the pedestrian throroughfares, the main one being Penny Street. A market takes place twice a weekly, on Wednesday and Saturday in market square.
Geography
Lancaster is the most northerly city in Lancashire, located three miles inland of Morecambe Bay. The city is located on the River Lune(from which it derives its name), and the Lancaster Canal.
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Transport
The M6 motorway passes to the east of the city, whilst the A6 passes through the city. Lancaster is served by the the West Coast railway Line which runs through Lancaster station.
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Education
The city is home to Lancaster University at Bailrigg, one of the top research universities in the UK and one of only two business schools in the country to have achieved a 6 star research rating.
Lancaster is also the home to the Campus of the University of Cumbria. Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancaster Girls' Grammar School as well as other educational establishments.
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Various Facts
The World War Two aircraft, the Lancaster Bomber, was named after the City.
The words " Scientist" and "Dinosaur" were coined by Lancaster academics, William Whewell and Richard Owen.
Lancaster University's Ultra Low Temperature Physics Group has twice achieved the lowest temperature in the known universe, coming within a few millionths of a degree above absolute zero
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Places of Interest
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory, Lancaster City Museum, Lune Millennium Bridge, Lancaster Cathedral, The Judges Lodgings, Quayside, Maritime Museum, The Dukes Playhouse, Dalton Square, Lancaster Golf Road.
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