During World War 2, large bomber aircraft, such as the American Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and the British Avro Lancaster, carried chemical toilets (basically a bucket with seat and cover, see bucket toilet); in British use, they were called “Elsans” after the company that manufactured them. Did the B 29 have a bathroom? B-29. ‘For …
Loncastre. The name of the city first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, as Loncastre, where “Lon” refers to the River Lune and “castre” (from the Old English cæster and Latin castrum for “fort”) to the Roman fort that stood on the site. What was Lancaster called in Roman times? Lancaster has a fascinating, …
Lancaster has a fascinating, varied and ancient history, with royal connections. The Romans established a garrison on the hill by the river. The city’s first recorded name, Lancastre, meaning ‘Roman fort on the River Lune’ is recorded in the Domesday book in 1086. How did Lancaster get its name? The Honorable James Hamilton laid it …
The Honorable James Hamilton laid it out in building lots and out lots, and in May 10, 1729, it became the county seat. John Wright, a prominent citizen, gave it the name “Lancaster” after Lancaster, England where he formerly lived. The city is known as the “Red Rose City” due to its link to Lancaster, …
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More than 300 years ago, the Amish community fled religious persecution, and, embracing William Penn’s promise that Pennsylvania offered religious freedom, they settled in Pennsylvania. Lancaster County is the oldest and potentially the largest Amish community with over 31,000 Amish individuals living in the area. Why did the Amish settle where they did? The Amish …
VII NX611 Just Jane is under restoration to airworthy condition with the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Center at former RAF East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, England. Where is just JANE based? Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage CentreJUST JANE WEBSITE – CLICK HERE Here at Lymn Bank Farm we are supporting the campaign by the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, based …
“The clearance to fly Certificate states that the aircraft is a Lancaster”. The very next line states. “The name was selected by Chadwick as a tribute to the capital town of Lancashire & was wholeheartedly approved by Roy Dobson a Yorkshireman”. Dave C. Why was the Lancaster bomber called the Lancaster? Photo: Charles Daniels via …
Lancaster has the oldest stone structure in Erie County, the Warren Hull House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Also within the town is the Gipple Cabin, the oldest wooden structure in Erie County. Is Lancaster New York a good place to live? Lancaster is in Erie County and …
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