Enjoying retirement
In The Red Rose County
May 6th and Covid still with us. A trip across the Trough of Bowland was a fillip. Beautiful unspoilt views all the way. We didn't really know Lancaster. It impressed. Stone buildings everywhere, the town centre not too much mucked about. ......interesting-looking restaurants... and the castle proud on its hill.....a fascinating building........ Owned by The Duchy of Lancaster (Her Majesty the Queen is the Duke of Lancaster), the castle has witnessed scenes of significant historical, cultural and political impact throughout the centuries. These include incidents of religious persecution, the trials of the ‘Lancashire Witches’ and 200 executions for everything from murder to stealing cattle. Until 2011 it was a fully functioning HM Prison.......... The courtyard and cafe were open ....... as the rain came on and the cafe only had outdoor seating we were lucky to spot a brilliant refuge in the seats under the cloister...........the food at the cafe looked tremendous, and a return visit in better times would certainly encompass lunch there..... The area around the castle and church was certainly worth exploring even in the rain, beautiful cobbles and original stone buildings.... ....including a rather nice Judges' Lodgings (they certainly did well for themselves). Back down the West of the motorway, we called at Glasson Dock (not at all as I remember), and the very pleasant market town of Garstang where the market was on... We walked back to the car along the river....pleasant all round.
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