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Lunchtime talk: Lucy Tower Graves

The Crimes, Trials and Deaths of Three Prisoners

When the Normans built their castle keep at Lincoln in 1068, little did they know that 800 years later it would become the prison graveyard.
Between 1829 and 1877, forty-three burials took place in Lucy Tower including men, women and three children. Twenty of these were executed within the castle walls.
Join our expert as we focus on three of those executed prisoners, find out about their crimes, their trials, their deaths…and more!

Tickets are £5 per person. Capacity is limited and booking in advance is essential to secure your place. Tickets include complimentary tea and coffee.

Take a look at our series of talks as we delve into the fascinating history of Lincoln Castle —from its Medieval origins to the Victorian Prison.

Saturday 18 October

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Enjoy a delicious grazing box — the perfect snack to enjoy while listening to the lecture.

Lunchtime talk: Lucy Tower Graves

The Crimes, Trials and Deaths of Three Prisoners

When the Normans built their castle keep at Lincoln in 1068, little did they know that 800 years later it would become the prison graveyard.
Between 1829 and 1877, forty-three burials took place in Lucy Tower including men, women and three children. Twenty of these were executed within the castle walls.
Join our expert as we focus on three of those executed prisoners, find out about their crimes, their trials, their deaths…and more!

Tickets are £5 per person. Capacity is limited and booking in advance is essential to secure your place. Tickets include complimentary tea and coffee.

Take a look at our series of talks as we delve into the fascinating history of Lincoln Castle —from its Medieval origins to the Victorian Prison.

Saturday 18 October

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