Preserving Lancaster's Rich Heritage
Join us in celebrating and protecting the stories, objects, and history that make Lancaster City Museum a treasure for our community.
FRIENDS OF LANCASTER CITY MUSEUM
SUPPORTING OUR MUSEUM FOR OVER 25 YEARS
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Support the Collection
Helping the Museum acquire important objects
Bring History to Life
Talks, lectures and eventsexploring Lancaster's past
Build a Community
Bringing together people who value Lancaster's heritage
Why the Friends Matter
Every Treasure Needs a Champion
Every membership helps preserve Lancaster's history
OUR IMPACT
Helping Lancaster's Collection Grow
SUPPORTED BY THE FRIENDS
Thomas Storey Portrait
Painted by Karel Klíč in 1892 the portrait depicts industrialist Sir Thomas Storey holding the plan of what was to become the Storey Institute.
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Edward Medal
Just twenty-five silver Edward medals were awarded between 1907 and 1949, four of which relate to the factory disaster at the White Lund Munitions Factory explosion in 1917. It is much rarer than the Victoria Cross.
The Friends of Lancaster City Museum raised more than £3,000 in 2014 from local fundraising to buy this medal at auction. It had been awarded to Police Sergeant Thomas Coppard who saved a number of lives after the explosion.
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Madonna & Child Ring
Following its discovery, the ring went through the official UK legal channels for historic finds. After an inquest declared it official treasure, it was successfully acquired, with the help of the Friends of Lancaster City Museum, and is now a permanent part of the collection , fulfilling the finder’s wish to keep this local piece of history accessible to the public.
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Upcoming Events
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Talk: Monday 21 September
FOLCM is delighted to welcome Lord Aeneas Reay, President of the British Association of Friends of Museums(BAFM), our parent organisation.
Lord Reay will share his experiences as a hereditary peer in the House of Lords, offering a unique perspective on a major constitutional change at the heart of British government. He will also explore the remarkable history of his family, Clan Mackay, taking us from the Scottish Highlands to the family seat at Whittington Hall and bringing a compelling local dimension to the clan’s global story.
Monday 21 September 13:00
Education Room, Lancaster City Museum
Members Free
Guests £3
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Talk: Monday 19 October
KAREL KLIČ
A talk by Dr David Steel
This now little-known artist and inventor was the first person to mechanise and democratise the means of fine art reproduction.
His Lancashire-invented intaglio rotogravure – a photo-mechanical process for accurate copying and multi-copying -revolutionised the printing of pictures in the press, in books and for home decoration. Intaglio rotogravure was devised with the encouragement of the Storey Bros & Co of Lancaster.
Monday 19 October 13:00
Education Room, Lancaster City Museum
Members Free
Guests £3
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Talk: Saturday 7 November
THOMAS MAWSON
Following the overwhelming response to Liz Howard-Thornton’s oversubscribed talk on Thomas Mawson, we are delighted to announce a repeat presentation on Saturday 7 November at 1pm.
The talk will take place immediately before the FOLCM Annual General Meeting at 2pm.
This is a welcome opportunity for anyone who was unable to attend the original event.
Saturday 7 November 13:00
Education Room, Lancaster City Museum
Members Free
Guests £3