Crooks and Crime – The Petty Sessions at Judges Lodgings Lecture

Schedule

Fri Sep 25 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster | Lancaster, EN

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Judges Lodgings was once home to the petty sessions, dealing with minor crimes, children's cases, inquests, Poor Law 'paupers' and 'lunatics'. Discover the people involved, from rum-smuggling Victorians and bare-knuckle fighters to mutinous Austrians at Glasson Dock. With researcher Daniel Greene.
Adult £5 including tea/coffee, biscuit and museum admission. Booking required.
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