Stunning series of portraits of historic Black Lancastrians by Lela Harris
Facing the Past: Black Lancastrians is a stunning new exhibition highlighting the lives of Black Lancastrians living in the area in the 1700s. A series of intimate portraits by artist Lela Harris depict historic individuals; Thomas Anson, Frances Elizabeth Johnson, John Chance, Isaac Rawlinson, ‘Ebo Boy’, Molly. The new artworks are shown alongside some of those who benefitted from slavery, including portraits from the museum collection by George Romney and Joseph Wright of Derby.
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Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS
01524 581241
Opening times
The museum is open 11am - 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the season. The season is Thursday 3rd April - Sunday 16 November 2025. The building is also open for our Dark History tours throughout the winter and for pre-booked school visits and pre-booked private tours.
To enquire about booking a private tour please email judgeslodgings@lancashire.gov.uk or see our What's On page for event details.
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Art Pass holders free entry applies to Museum only. Events may still be charged.
Refurbishments
The Judges' Lodgings now has a new Welcome Gallery to highlight the key stories of the house including the arrival of the Judges and the Lancashire Witch Trials.
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