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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.

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Alice Nutter Statue

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

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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.

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Preston Martyrs Memorial

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

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Carnforth Railway Station

Inside this station, the 1945 film "Brief Encounter" is played on a loop daily.

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Cromwell's Bridge

Oliver Cromwell marched his army over this narrow bridge to victory at the Battle of Preston in 1648.

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Clitheroe Castle

The second smallest castle keep in England.

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