Artistic and Functional

The Storey (formerly The Storey Institute) and gardens are situated below Lancaster Castle. The building was designed by the architects Paley and Austin from offices at 24 Castle Park and built 1887 to 1891. The stained glass window on the first floor was created by Shrigley & Hunt. The medallions at the top of the window depict figures of Art, Sculpture, Architecture, Music, Literature and Science, representing the purpose of the Storey Institute. Beneath are panels with the names of people distinguished in these disciplines. Shrigley & Hunt had their studios and workshops at 23 Castle Hill from 1873 to 1959.
The entrance from Castle Park is through a portico, a porch supported by columns, dating from the 1770’s. It was moved here when a nearby Georgian house was demolished to make way for the General Post Office. The Storey Gardens originally belonged to 20 Castle Park, built 1720, and are divided into two sections by a Georgian wall. The wall is a fine example of a northern Georgian wall constructed of local stone (west side) and lined with brick (east side). On the east side (closest to The Storey) the garden is on two levels and there are picnic benches on the upper level. This garden with its expensive and fashionable high brick wall was used by the family for recreational purposes.
Volunteers will be present to welcome you on Saturday 13 September and information boards will be displayed by the stained glass windows in The Storey throughout the festival.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

0900-1700 Volunteers present 1000-1600

Location & directions

The Storey & Gardens, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1TH

Directions:

Enter The Storey building from Meeting House Lane or Castle Hill. The stained glass windows are on the first floor and can be reached using the lift or the wide staircase. The gardens can be accessed from the first floor of The Storey or the steps in the courtyard outside the Printroom Café. Alternatively enter via the gates opposite Lancaster Castle in Castle Park. Follow the signs to the gardens.

Contact on day:

Events Team, The Storey

Telephone number:

+441524582226

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

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