​The county town of Lancaster in Lancashire is the most important city in the area. It has a rich history, dating back to the times of the Romans and Saxons, it is an important centre for education and culture, and has a strong commercial background. It is worth mentioning that the House of Lancaster was once a branch of the English Royal Family. The Duchy of Lancaster holds impressive estates in the behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. So, the city and its surrounding areas played and continue to play an important role in the history of the region and country alike.

The name of the city, Lancaster, comes from words in Old English and Latin. The word “Lon” makes reference to “river”, while “caster” comes from the old “cæster” in English or “castrum” in Latin, which means “fort”. The word “fort” wasn’t just borrowed for the making of the city’s name, but actually comes from a Roman fort that existed in the area. It is believed that this fort was built in the last part of the 1st century, AD. It was positioned on the same hill where you can see the Lancaster Castle in present days. Several Roman coins found at this site led to these conclusions, also making experts believe that the fort was not inhabited in a continuous manner. 

In 1812, several Roman baths were also discovered in Lancaster, in the proximity of the junction formed our of the Church Street and Bridge Lane. It was believed that this bathhouse served a fort from the 4th century. But, in spite of the numerous findings dating back to the times of the Romans, very little is known about the ruling of the Romans in Britain during that period. Details missing from the period between the 5th century and 11th century when the Norman Conquest took place. But, even so, it is believed that the city was inhabited during this period, even if solid proof was not found.
 
In 1066, after the Norman conquest was completed, Lancaster ended up in the rule of William I. This detail was mentioned in the Domesday Book, in the year 1086, which is also the first written evidence where the name of the city was mentioned. In 1193, it was controlled by King Richard I. And, in the 13th century, the construction of the Lancaster Castle started, which was, later on, continued and expanded by Elizabeth I. As mentioned earlier, this castle stands on the former site of a Roman garrison. But, only in 1937 it officially became a city. Many of the old buildings that can be seen in the center of Lancaster date back to the 19th century, being built in a period when the port in the city was one of the busiest in the country.
 
In present days, Lancaster is focused mainly on the service industry. Besides the fact that the city manufactures a wide range of goods, such as paper, textiles, chemicals, and livestock, a top-notch technology sector started to emerge as well. Many IT and communications companies chose to invest in Lancaster, which explains the development of this new activity domain. Until 2007, Lancaster was the headquarters for the famous company Reebok. Since 1880, when the Bowerham Barracks were completed, military forces are permanently present in the city.

​Having worked in and around Lancaster Fixing TV Aerials I have noticed a lot of very interesting older buildings. As an Aerial Installer in Lancaster I am often at an advantage to get a good look at things because I often work on roof tops. For more info on Aerial Installation work go to https://www.digitec-aerials.co.uk/tv-aerial-installation-lancaster--morecambe.html

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Considering the rich history of Lancaster, a city that has been around since the days of the Roman Empire, it is easy to see why there are so many amazing places to visit here. From ancient vestiges, castles, medieval buildings, and modern constructions, everything can be found in Lancaster. But, if you want to know what attracts visitors to the city year after year, you should take a look at the places listed below. They are the best you can visit in Lancaster and it is worth taking into consideration when the time is short.

• The Lancaster Castle

 
There’s no better way to start your visit in Lancaster than by visiting the Lancaster Castle, a famous landmark in the area. Considering that Queen Elizabeth II is actually the Duke of Lancaster, this castle is closely connected to the British royal family. The castle is still as impressive and majestic as it once was, so it is definitely worth paying a visit. But, besides the castle, you can also take a look at the houses that surround it, made in the Georgian style around the 1700s. 

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• Lancaster Priority Church

 
Located close to the Lancaster Castle, it is definitely worth the time to visit this Church as well. The first priory appeared in 1094, although it is believed that a Roman building existed there before the priory was made, somewhere around the year 200. Since the first priory was built, the Church was constantly expanded and changed, until it reached the present-day shape. Known as the Priory Church of St. Mary, this building is listed as Grade I since 1953.
 

• Lancaster Town Hall

 
Located in Dalton Square, the Town Hall of Lancaster was opened by Lord Ashton, on the 27th of December 1909. A multi-millionaire industrialist and businessman, Lord Ashton translated his fortune in the gorgeous building that still stands today, the Ashton hall being today one of the most preferred venues for various events and concerts. As soon as you walk inside, you will be amazed by the details and opulence of the building, the reflection of a man that managed to get very rich during the industrial era.
 

• The Stone Jetty

 
The Stone Jetty is ideal for walks, as it goes along the sea, allowing you to enjoy the view and the sea breeze. But, as you walk by, it is possible to spoil your eyesight with numerous artworks. When you want to take a break, you can stop at the cafe located near the end of the jetty or enjoy the Ravilious Rotunda Bar at the Midland Hotel.
 

• The Morecambe Winter Gardens

 
If you visit Morecambe, you will have the chance to see examples of beautiful Victorian architecture. Listed as a Grade II building, this was officially opened in 1897, amazing everyone with its details ever since. It is also worth mentioning that the building appeared on TV on numerous occasions, as it served as the ideal background for very many scenes in movies and TV shows. If you want to get the most of your visit here, opt for a guided tour.
 

• The Dukes

 
The Dukes is actually a theater, but the architecture and size of the building are impressive. So, whether you like arts or architecture, you have more than enough reasons to visit The Dukes. The famous Williamson Park Walkabout Theatre calls this place home while this place is deeply involved in the making of not just theatre, but also film, art, and education.

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There are many new build sites in and around Lancaster that a requiring TV aerial installation in their lofts. The builders such as Barratts and Storey Homes will happily install the TV sockets for the home in which ever room the new home owner requires, yet they don’t install the aerial or amplifier to service these TV points. This is where we come in and get the loft aerial installed and working for you. When we arrive we will have all of the correct equipment on our vans so that we will be able to complete the job within the time of our visit. We will not need to nip out to pick up some piece of equipment that we may need. Having installed plenty of digital aerials in the new builds in and around Lancaster, we know exactly what is required to carry out a successful aerial installation in Lancaster

​With the aerial in the loft situation, usually the builders will have coiled up the coax cable connecting to all of the TV sockets around the house, and left the cable coiled near the loft hatch, making the ability to finish the job that bit quicker. Once in the loft we use a log periodic digital aerial and by connecting this to a spectrum analyser direct the aerial into the best position to pick up the strongest signal. We then fit an aerial spike to the most suitable rafter and set about attaching the aerial head to it. After this we run a length of coax cable to where the embedded coax cable is. Now, depending on how many TV points there are in the house will determine whether or not we use a passive splitter or an amplified one. If there are 4 or more TV sockets in the house, then we would generally use some sort of amplified splitter such as a set-back amp or a masthead amplifier. 

With the Storey homes, they go to that little bit more effort in the construction of the homes and will equip the loft with a light and also a power socket. This is usually located near the loft hatch and is there for the amp to plug into. If there is no power socket and the home has 4 or more points, then we would use a masthead amp. This kind of amp is split into 2 parts, the splitter device, and the power unit. The power to the amp is sent to the splitter part via the coax cable going from the TV point to the loft. It doesn’t matter which one is used just so long as it is used. As with the pictures shown of one of the aerial installation jobs we did in Lancaster, it shows a set-back amp having been installed and it is plugged into a power socket in the loft. With this aerial installation we were able to provide a quality Freeview signal for all 7 aerial sockets in the home.