SKY Arts Channel filmed part of a documentary about Noel Coward at the Centre recently. The presenter Julian Clary interviewed Lucy Fleming (daughter of Celia Johnson) for the programme due for transmission later in the year. After filming both Lucy and Julian had time for a look around and a…
Series 2 Episode 3: Lancaster Canal Friday 6th May on ITV from 8.00pm to 8.30pm John Sergeant enjoys some of the best canal journeys Britain has to offer and in this episode, he takes in the delights of Lancaster Canal. On the way, he gets to re-enact his favourite scene…
David Lean was one of the leading film makers of the 20th Century. Following the huge success of a temporary exhibition in 2015 and with the full support of the David Lean Foundation, we are delighted to house this exhibition on a permanent basis – there are no similar tributes…
A recent addition to the Centre is a pair of Lowther Voigt Corner Horns, very kindly donated by Professor Robin Tucker. The Voigt Corner Horn was first introduced in 1934 and was manufactured under license until the early 1950’s.The Corner Horn caused a sensation when first introduced as the quality…
23 March 2013 An original Carnforth ‘Totem’ has completed its journey across the Atlantic from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Richard Gaddes contacted us in December 2012 to ask if we would like to display it at the Centre and following discussions, its long journey home was arranged. So how did…
9 November 2012 The earliest passenger ticketing process was pioneered by Lancaster born, Thomas Edmondson (1792-1851).The Edmondson Ticket Printing Company have produced a souvenir platform ticket for us – these can be purchas ed from the Centre or email us for further details.
