At the third of the 2024 lecture series, you can hear popular host, Dr Colin Penny, reveal another scandalous true story from the history of Lancaster Castle.
The story of scandal, involved the abduction of wealthy heiress, 15 year old Ellen Turner by Edward Gibbon Wakefield. This shocking news was the talk of high society in 1827, when the perpetrator was brought to trial at Lancaster Castle. Dr Colin Penny reveals the true story of what happened to Ellen and her abductor.
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Ticket includes admission to the museum, a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.
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