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Hidden gems set to be discovered at Lichfield Heritage Weekend

Written on 9 Sep, 2010 at 9:00 in Heritage, What's On | viewed 82 times | 0 Comments
Hidden gems set to be discovered at Lichfield Heritage Weekend

The discovery of the Staffordshire Hoard will be celebrated at this year’s Lichfield Heritage Weekend. Taking place on September 18 and 19, the event will see visitor attractions such as Dr Milley’s Hospital, The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Erasmus Darwin House,... (Continue reading)

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More than 40 riders take place in the Lichfield Sheriff’s Ride

Written on 7 Sep, 2010 at 11:00 in Heritage, News | viewed 148 times | 0 Comments
More than 40 riders take place in the Lichfield Sheriff's Ride

A Lichfield tradition has taken place once more as the 457th Sheriff’s Ride took place. The ride – which took place on September 4 – has taken place every year since Queen Mary’s Charter of 1553. This year’s event was led by... (Continue reading)

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Libraries in Lichfield and Burntwood to celebrate Local and Community History Month

Written on 5 Sep, 2010 at 9:00 in Heritage, What's On | viewed 144 times | 0 Comments
Libraries in Lichfield and Burntwood to celebrate Local and Community History Month

Libraries in Lichfield and Burntwood are celebrating Local and Community History Month with a range of events. The project is designed the encourage people to take a greater interest in the history of their area and their families. Highlights will include history... (Continue reading)

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Appeal for jewellery to help save historic Lichfield Cathedral windows

Written on 27 Aug, 2010 at 9:30 in Heritage, News | viewed 233 times | 0 Comments
Appeal for jewellery to help save historic Lichfield Cathedral windows

Women across the city are being urged to donate unwanted items of jewellery as part of a fundraising campaign in aid of Lichfield Cathedral. The Treasure for Treasure is taking place on September 11 from 1.30pm with the aim of helping... (Continue reading)

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Campaign launched to save historic buildings near Lichfield

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 at 18:10 in Featured, Heritage, News | viewed 269 times | 0 Comments
Campaign launched to save historic buildings near Lichfield

A last-ditch campaign to save an historic building near Lichfield from demolition has been launched. The group of red-brick buildings at Hopwas – known as the Woodhouse – are believed to have begun life as a gamekeeper’s lodge since the 1700s. But... (Continue reading)

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New illustrated book to explore the history of Lichfield’s hospitals

Written on 19 Aug, 2010 at 10:15 in Featured, Heritage, News | viewed 183 times | 0 Comments
New illustrated book to explore the history of Lichfield's hospitals

A new book is set to chart the history of Lichfield’s hospitals. Author Mary Hutchinson has led a research team from the the Lichfield Hospitals History Group to produce This Won’t Hurt: A History of the Hospitals of Lichfield. The book will... (Continue reading)

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Lichfield museums join historical trail across Staffordshire

Written on 4 Aug, 2010 at 9:00 in Heritage, What's On | viewed 221 times | 0 Comments
Lichfield museums join historical trail across Staffordshire

Lichfield museums are among a number of Staffordshire attractions taking part in a historical trail. Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Whittington and the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum are joining the County Museum at Shugborough and seven others for the Every Object Tells... (Continue reading)

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Refurbished Captain Smith statue unveiled in Lichfield

Written on 28 Jul, 2010 at 9:30 in Heritage, News | viewed 392 times | 0 Comments
Refurbished Captain Smith statue unveiled in Lichfield

The covers have come off the refurbished statue of Captain Smith in Lichfield. The bronze statue of the Titanic’s captain has been conserved and cleaned as part of Lichfield District Council’s and Lichfield City Council’s multi million pound project to... (Continue reading)

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American experts help record Lichfield Cathedral’s St Chad Gospels

Written on 9 Jul, 2010 at 11:11 in Heritage, News | viewed 453 times | 0 Comments
American experts help record Lichfield Cathedral's St Chad Gospels

Experts from America have been helping to preserve some of Lichfield Cathedral’s finest treasures. The 8th Century St Chad Gospels have been receiving 21st Century treatment thanks to a team of specialists from the University of Kentucky. Led by Professor Bill Endres,... (Continue reading)

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Historic statue back on show in Lichfield’s Beacon Park

Written on 6 Jul, 2010 at 11:00 in Heritage, News | viewed 400 times | 1 Comment
Historic statue back on show in Lichfield's Beacon Park

An iconic statue in Lichfield is back on display after restoration work was completed. The King Edward VII statue in Beacon Park, which dates back to 1908, is back on show after being cleaned as part of Lichfield District Council’s and... (Continue reading)

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