Museums in Lancaster get share of £20m funding

The funding will keep the museums "accessible for local people", the council said

A group of museums in Lancashire that are home to rare Anglo-Saxon and Roman archaeological remains has been given more than £40,000 in government funding.

Lancaster City Museums was awarded the money as part of the Museum Renewal Fund, a £20 million grant which is to be shared between 75 civic museums across England.

The cash will go towards the continued refurbishment of the 18th Century Cottage Museum, redeveloping the City Museum, as well as events and activities across its three sites.

Lancaster City Council said the funding would keep the museums accessible for local people.

"We are delighted to receive this funding," said councillor Sam Riches, from Lancaster City Council.

"It is another step in helping us to not only safeguard our local heritage but also create exciting new opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with our city's incredible history."

She added: "The investment ensures our museums remain accessible for local people and enables them to connect with their shared heritage."

The council also confirmed plans to redevelop the City Museum had been submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The £6m proposal is to "help secure the future resilience of Lancaster's museums," the council said.