Lancaster, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
The Golden Lion pub, dating back to 1612,was the last 'Watering Hole' for condemned criminals making their way to Gallows Hill to be executed in times gone by. It seems that some liked the beer and decided to return. Sitings of a 'nun life' figure have been reported on several occasions which would
collate with the pubs history, as those travelling past The Golden Lion on the way to the gallows would have been accompanied by a nun. One other story, is of a tee-total saddler who refused his last
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