Lancaster Civic Vision

19/06/2026

Great coverage in the Lancaster Guardian!

A new plaque has gone up in Lancaster marking the origins of Lancaster University 62 years ago.

17/06/2026

Yesterday the Vice Chancellor of Lancaster University, Professor Stephen Decent, unveiled this plaque on St Leonard's House, St Leonard’s Gate.

The plaque commemorates the first site of Lancaster University in the city which first opened in 1964 before relocating later to the new site at Bailrigg.

The Grand Theatre served as the lecture theatre and the Library was based on Castle Hill.

We are grateful to Lancaster University and Lancaster City Council for their help in getting the plaque placed.

03/03/2026

Lancaster and the surrounding district has a proud history of inventiveness, creativity and knowledge building. From the areas industrial roots of the 18th and 19th century, to our tech and knowledge economies in the 21st century City.