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''For the [[Second World War]] bomber [[aircraft]], see [[Avro Lancaster]].'' | ''For the [[Second World War]] bomber [[aircraft]], see [[Avro Lancaster]].'' | ||
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| + | |name = Lancaster | ||
| + | |picture = 512px-Lancaster Collage 2022.jpg | ||
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| + | |sov state = United Kingdom | ||
| + | |country = England | ||
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| + | |shire county = [[Lancashire]] | ||
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| + | |population = 52,234 | ||
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'''Lancaster''' is a city in north-west [[England]] and the traditional [[county]] town of [[Lancashire]]. It is within the administrative area served by [[Lancashire County Council]]. It was formerly an important centre of political power in the north and capital of the [[county palatine]] of Lancaster. It is overlooked by its castle (now a [[prison]]) and has many attractive Georgian buildings. The House of Lancaster was one of the combatants in the [[Wars of the Roses]]; the emblem of Lancashire being a [[red]] [[rose]]. | '''Lancaster''' is a city in north-west [[England]] and the traditional [[county]] town of [[Lancashire]]. It is within the administrative area served by [[Lancashire County Council]]. It was formerly an important centre of political power in the north and capital of the [[county palatine]] of Lancaster. It is overlooked by its castle (now a [[prison]]) and has many attractive Georgian buildings. The House of Lancaster was one of the combatants in the [[Wars of the Roses]]; the emblem of Lancashire being a [[red]] [[rose]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:41, February 23, 2025
For the Second World War bomber aircraft, see Avro Lancaster.
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | England |
| Shire county | Lancashire |
| Population | 52,234 |
Lancaster is a city in north-west England and the traditional county town of Lancashire. It is within the administrative area served by Lancashire County Council. It was formerly an important centre of political power in the north and capital of the county palatine of Lancaster. It is overlooked by its castle (now a prison) and has many attractive Georgian buildings. The House of Lancaster was one of the combatants in the Wars of the Roses; the emblem of Lancashire being a red rose.
The title Duke of Lancaster is held by the British monarch regardless of gender.
- See also: Duchy of Lancaster