Lancaster Castle and Northern English History: The View from the Stronghold

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Brief Introduction

We will use the iconic building of Lancaster Castle to investigate how 2000 years of history has shaped the north-west of England.

Course Summary

Learn about the fascinating history and modern day use of Lancaster Castle. Explore the castle’s past as a prison and its current role as a functioning court.

Key Learning Points

  • Discover the origins of Lancaster Castle and its role in English history
  • Learn about the castle’s use as a prison and the conditions inmates endured
  • Explore the castle’s current use as a court and the legal process that takes place there

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $50,000 - $80,000
    • India: INR 8,00,000 - INR 13,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €40,000
    • USA: $50,000 - $80,000
    • India: INR 8,00,000 - INR 13,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €40,000

    • USA: $30,000 - $40,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €25,000
    • USA: $50,000 - $80,000
    • India: INR 8,00,000 - INR 13,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €40,000

    • USA: $30,000 - $40,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €25,000

    • USA: $45,000 - $60,000
    • India: INR 7,00,000 - INR 9,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €35,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the history and significance of Lancaster Castle
  • Explore the castle’s use as a prison and the conditions inmates faced
  • Gain insight into the legal system and court proceedings

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge or experience required
  • Access to a computer and the internet

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Peer-to-peer discussion forums

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Requirements

  • This course is designed for adult learners with an interest in castles, the history of the North West of England or British history in general.

Knowledge

  • The Roman coastal fort and its relationship to the northern frontierThe Norman Castle: its role in Anglo-Scottish warfare and the emergence of the Duchy of LancasterThe Castle’s role as a prison for the Lancashire Witches, in the context of post-Reformation historyThe role as a debtors’ prison in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and changes in prison organisationThe First and Second World WarsThe importance of the castle to the region’s heritage

Summary of User Reviews

Find out what people are saying about the Lancaster Castle course on FutureLearn. Many users have given positive reviews and highly recommend this course. One key aspect that users thought was good is the engaging and informative course content.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and informative course content
  • Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
  • Great opportunity to learn about the history of Lancaster Castle
  • Interactive quizzes and assignments make the course more interesting and engaging

Cons from User Reviews

  • Course material can be overwhelming at times
  • Forum discussions can be disorganized and hard to follow
  • Course pace may be too fast for some learners
  • Course lacks a practical application or real-world examples
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Fiona Edmonds, Christopher Donaldson, Corinna Peniston-Bird, Alexander Wragge-Morley
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