A new walking tour of Lancaster will explore the city's LGBTQ+ heritage.
The tour will launch on Saturday June 14, and has been and written by local historian Eleanor Levin.
It brings to light powerful stories of resilience, identity, and community that have shaped the city across generations.
From information gleaned from trials at Lancaster Castle, to landmark moments in local activism, this guided walk offers a fresh perspective on Lancaster’s social history.
“The tour covers nearly 300 years of LGBTQ+ history in Lancaster,” said Eleanor.
“It’s a celebration of diversity, courage, and the ongoing fight for equality.”
The tour starts at 11am from Lancaster City Museum, Market Square, Lancaster.
It will last one hour and 30 minutes, and tickets cost £10 per adult/£2.50 for under 18s.
Book online HERE or in person at the museum’s welcome desk.
For more information email historydetectives@lancaster.gov.uk


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