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STORY TALK: What's in a Name? Place Names of North Lancashire

STORY TALK: What's in a Name? Place Names of North Lancashire

Name: STORY TALK: What's in a Name? Place Names of North Lancashire
Start: 2026-10-02T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-02T00:00:00+01:00
Location: Lancaster Maritime Museum

Date 2nd Oct 2026 00:00

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About STORY TALK: What's in a Name? Place Names of North Lancashire

This talk is part of the 2026 story tours and talks programme by Lancaster City Museums. Visit the Museums website to see the full list of events and book online.What's in a Name? Place Names of North Lancashire, with Carolyn DaltonCarolyn Dalton shares her interest in the meanings of place names with you. Every local name has a story behind it and every time you use these names you make a connection to the history of the area around you.Talk lasts about one hour, followed by 30 minutes for refreshments and relaxed questions and answers.

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