How did Victorians cope with squalor and disease in 19th century Lancashire?
Water, sewerage, housing, hospitals, medicine – an exploration of the ways in which Victorians coped, or tried to cope, with squalor and disease in nineteenth century Lancashire by popular speaker Dr Mike Winstanley.

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Visitor information
Address
Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS
01524 581241
Opening times
The museum is open 11am - 4pm every Friday until 27 March 2026 for the winter season.
From 2 April - 15 November 2026 the museum will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The building is also open for our Dark History tours and lectures 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.
Exclusions and safety measures
Art Pass holders free entry applies to Museum only. Events may still be charged.







