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| − | '''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 | + | '''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. | The title [[Duke]] of Lancaster is held by the [[British]] [[monarch]] regardless of gender. | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 19:23, September 30, 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.