Our popular lecture series continues with the story of a lessor know part of Lancaster's history. You may have heard of Prisoner of War Camps in Stalinist Russia, but did you know that Lancaster was home to an internment camp on Caton Road? Henry Holborn reveals this hidden history.
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The lecture costs £4 per person to include a cup of tea or coffee and admission to the museum. Our lectures are popular, so booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The museum opens from 11 am so please arrive early to ensure you are through the Welcome gallery and in your seat before the lecture is due to start
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