The County town of Lancashire, Lancaster is a large city on the River Lune and Lancaster Canal, which was the reason for it past maritime supremacy. Lancaster, found in England’s northwest, is recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086 as ‘Loncastre’ Old English for Roman Fort on the River Lune and Lancaster Castle, built in the 13th century is on the site of a Roman Garrison. Today in Lancaster visitors can still discover its past through buildings, museums and gardens as well enjoy the attractions of the present day modern city.