A Lancashire Brew at Lancaster Castle

An evening of music and storytelling to illustrate some of Lancaster's history will take place at the castle this month.

The performance of "A Lancaster Brew: Of Witches, Trade and Lino" will take place on Saturday 26 November at 7.30pm.

A selection of music including Gregorian chant, folk songs and sea shanties will be mixed with stories about Lancaster's history up to the present day. Photographs showing the development of the city will provide a backdrop to the event.

County Councillor Marcus Johnstone, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for environment, planning and cultural services, said: "I have no doubt that this will be an entertaining mix of music, words and interesting photographs, illustrating the history of Lancaster.

"Lancaster Castle itself will feature strongly, and I'm sure that visitors will be both informed and entertained to learn about its development from a wooden fort, to a stone keep, to the castle we know today.

"Music, stories and pictures will be used to illustrate various periods of history, including the unification of Scotland and England, the trial of the Pendle Witches, to the growth of Quakerism.

"The significant role that Lancaster played in industries such as shipbuilding, furniture and textile manufacture will also be covered, in an entertaining way."

Tickets for the performances cost £7.50 for adults and £6.00 for concessions and children.

Ticket numbers are limited so booking is essential. To book a ticket, to find out about opening times or for more information phone 01524 64998 or call in at the castle shop between 9.30am to 4.30pm.

This venue is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users and disability access is limited.

More information about other Lancashire County Council museums is available at www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums