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Lancaster's oldest town house, dating from the 17th century. Originally home to witch hunter Thomas Covell. The museum displays a wealth of furniture, porcelain, silver and paintings. Stunning collection of Gillow furniture displayed in period rooms. There is an impressive recreation of an Edwardian schoolroom and an enchanting childhood collection of dolls, toys and games from the 18th century to the present day. Assize Court Judges used to stay in the Lodgings between 1775 and 1975, while the Assize Courts were in session in Lancaster Castle. You can see the robes worn by the Judges in the Senior Judge's Bedroom. You can also see furniture and the history of the world-famous Lancaster cabinet makers, Gillow. On the lower floor, in addition to a fine original stone fireplace and various paintings and furniture, you can see a 'below stairs' kitchen and servants' hall. On the top floor is the Museum of Childhood which includes a play room for children where they can try out careful reproductions of traditional games. The view over Lancaster from the top floor windows is a bonus not to be missed. The Judges' Lodgings, at the top of Upper Church Street, was at one time the residence of Thomas Covell, Keeper of Lancaster Castle. It is now open to the public as a museum. The Covell Cross is in the left foreground. Thomas Covell was involved in investigating the "Pendle Witches" from East Lancashire, who were executed in 1612. You can see the Covell memorial Brasses on the walls of the Lancaster Priory Bell Tower Bookshop.
