It is wonderful that our great county was honoured this way.

The Earls of Derby have been huge figures throughout many centuries of the events, heritage and history of #Lancashire .

It is a great honour for The Earl of Derby, that his majesty The King, has made him Vice Admiral of Lancashire for the coronation.

Congratulations to their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla today 👑
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The County Palatine of #Lancaster is a shire along the Irish Sea Coast.

The County of Lancaster was first recorded in 1168 under King Henry II.

#Lancashire stretches from the River Mersey in the south to the Furness Fells in the north.

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Samlesbury Hall is a historic house in #Samlesbury .

It was built in 1325 by Gilbert de Southworth (b. 1270), and was the primary home of the Southworth family until the early 17th century.

Before the Southworths, Samlesbury manor belonged to the d'Ewyas family.

#Lancashire

If you’ve ever watched Downton Abbey, you may have admired the crystal that adorns the Earl of Grantham’s table.

But did you know this is handmade here in Lancashire?

Ulverston-based Cumbria Crystal lovingly designs and makes the (now-famous) exquisite glassware.

#Lancashire

If you’ve ever watched Downton Abbey, you may have admired the crystal that adorns the Earl of Grantham’s table.

But did you know this is handmade here in Lancashire?

Ulverston-based Cumbria Crystal lovingly designs and makes the (now-famous) exquisite glassware.

#Lancashire

Gummer's How is a hill within the southern part of the Lake District, on the eastern shore of Windermere.

The name of the fell incorporated the word 'How', from the Old Norse word haugr, and is a common local term for a hill or mound.

#Lancashire

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Grade I listed #Warrington Town Hall was built in 1750 as ‘Bank Hall’ for Thomas Patten.

The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner declared it to be 'the finest house of its date in south Lancashire'.

#Lancashire

Grade I listed #Warrington Town Hall was built in 1750 as ‘Bank Hall’ for Thomas Patten.

The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner declared it to be 'the finest house of its date in south Lancashire'.

#Lancashire

Culcheth Linear Park was created from the disused cutting that once carried the Lowton - Manchester branch line of the local railway network.

The park is maintained by Rangers who have their base at what was the old #Culcheth Station.

#Lancashire

The Lune Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Lancaster Canal over the River Lune, on the east side of the city of #Lancaster .

It was completed in 1797 at a total cost of £48,320 18s 10d.

It is grade I listed.

#Lancashire

Grade II-listed Preston Railway station dates from 1880.

The building was designed by Cooper and Tullis of #Preston for the London and North Western and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Companies.

#Lancashire

Great to see Cheltenham Town using the correct Word 'Lancashire' and not those other two words which make me physically sick.
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Bold Power Station in #Lancashire , 1964 with St Helens Town AFC in the foreground - refereed there in the 1980s & 90s. Now all gone including the railway lines bringing coal from the nearby Bold Colliery. Lancashire History @lancashirepics Lancashire Non-League Football Non League Crowds Bold Parish Council

Today is #Lancashire Day !

Established in 1182 AD, the County Palatine of #Lancaster is a shire along the Irish Sea coast.

#Lancashire stretches from the River Mersey in the South, to Morecambe Bay and the Furness Fells in the North.

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🌹To celebrate Lancashire Day here’s another moment in Town’s rich history. The 1972 Lancashire Combinations champions team in traditional striped kit🔵⚪️ #LANCASHIRE #lancashireday #sthelens Pictures of Lancashire Lancashire FA BBC Sport Lancashire BBC Sport Merseyside

Today is #Lancashire Day !

Established in 1182 AD, the County Palatine of #Lancaster is a shire along the Irish Sea coast.

#Lancashire stretches from the River Mersey in the South, to Morecambe Bay and the Furness Fells in the North.

🇬🇧 #HistoricCounties | #CountyDays 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Happy #lancashireday from The Lancashire Hotpots 😊

Today is #Lancashire Day !

Established in 1182 AD, the County Palatine of #Lancaster is a shire along the Irish Sea coast.

#Lancashire stretches from the River Mersey in the South, to Morecambe Bay and the Furness Fells in the North.

🇬🇧 #HistoricCounties | #CountyDays 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿