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Unusual Attractions in Lancashire

Lancashire, England

The Singing Ringing Tree

A metal tree emits eerie, melodic notes on top of Lancashire's Crown Point.

Lancashire, England

Alice Nutter Statue

This witch statue remembers a time in England's history when fear trumped truth.

Lancashire, England

Holden Wood Antiques

This antique shop and tea room reside inside a twice defunct church that was moved stone by stone to its current location.

Lancashire, England

Lytham Mussel Tanks

Once upon a time these giant concrete tanks were used by local fishermen to clean their wild-caught mussels.

Lancashire, England

Preston Martyrs Memorial

A harrowing sculpture commemorates the four people shot down during the workers strike of 1842.

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Preston, England

Preston Bus Station

Locals spent years successfully fighting to save this beloved Brutalist behemoth from demolition.

0 miles from Lancashire

Whittingham, England

Whittingham Hospital

This hospital once pioneered the use of electroencephalograms, but fell into maltreatment, abuse, and eventual abandonment.

4 miles from Lancashire

Unique Food & Drink in Lancashire

Lancashire Butter Pie

The rich, potato-filled dish nourished Catholics on meatless Fridays.

Lancashire Hotpot

This “hodgepodge” of affordable ingredients fueled local laborers during the Industrial Revolution.

Bene’n’hot

Thanks to World War I veterans, a French liqueur has become the toast of a Lancashire town.

Black Peas

No Bonfire Night is complete without a cup of this warm, vinegar-flavored snack.

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