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| − | Lancaster is a city in north-west [[England]] | + | '''Lancaster''' is a city in north-west [[England]] and the [[county]] town of [[Lancashire]]. 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 [[War of the Roses]]; the emblem of Lancashire being a [[red]] [[rose]]. |
| − | The title [[Duke]] of Lancaster is held by the [[British]] [[monarch]]. | + | The title [[Duke]] of Lancaster is held by the [[British]] [[monarch]] regardless of gender. |
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Revision as of 22:25, September 16, 2008
Lancaster is a city in north-west England and the county town of Lancashire. 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 War 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.