Places to see in ( Lichfield - UK )
Places to see in ( Lichfield - UK )
Lichfield is a cathedral city and civil parish in Staffordshire, England. One of eight civil parishes with city status in England, Lichfield is situated roughly 16 mi north of Birmingham. Today, the city still retains its old importance as an ecclesiastical centre, and its industrial and commercial development has been limited. The centre of the city has over 230 listed buildings (including many examples of Georgian architecture), and preserves much of its historic character.
Notable for its three-spired medieval cathedral, Lichfield was the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, the writer of the first authoritative Dictionary of the English Language. The city's recorded history began when Chad of Mercia arrived to establish his Bishopric in 669 AD and the settlement grew as the ecclesiastical centre of Mercia. In 2009, the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork, was found 5.9 km (3.7 mi) south-west of Lichfield.
The development of the city was consolidated in the 12th century under Roger de Clinton, who fortified the Cathedral Close and also laid out the town with the ladder-shaped street pattern that survives to this day. Lichfield's heyday was in the 18th century, when it developed into a thriving coaching city. This was a period of great intellectual activity, the city being the home of many famous people including Samuel Johnson, David Garrick, Erasmus Darwin and Anna Seward, and prompted Johnson's remark that Lichfield was a city of philosophers.
Lichfield covers an area of approximately 5.41 sq mi (14.0 km2) in the south-east of the county of Staffordshire in the West Midlands region of England. It is approximately 25 km (16 mi) north of Birmingham and 200 km (120 mi) north-west of London.
Suburbs of ( Lichfield - UK ) :
Boley Park
Chadsmead
Christ Church
Darwin Park
The Dimbles
Leamonsley
Nether Stowe
Sandfields
Stowe
Trent Valley
The Lichfield Festival, an international arts festival, has taken place every July for 30 years. The festival is a celebration of classical music, dance, drama, film, jazz, literature, poetry, visual arts and world music. The Lichfield Greenhill Bower takes place annually on Spring Bank Holiday. Lichfield Heritage Weekend, incorporating Dr Johnson’s Birthday Celebrations, takes place on the third weekend in September with a variety of civic events including live music and free historical tours of local landmarks.
Lichfield Cathedral - The only medieval cathedral in Europe with three spires. Cathedral Close - Surrounding the Cathedral, the close contains many buildings of architectural interest. Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum - A museum to Samuel Johnson's life, work and personality. Erasmus Darwin House - Home to Erasmus Darwin
Lichfield Museum - in St Mary's Church in the market square, an exhibition of 2,000 years of Lichfield's history. The Guildhall - an historic building in the centre of Lichfield. Bishop's Palace - Built in 1687, the palace was the residence of the Bishop of Lichfield until 1954. Dr Milley's Hospital - Located on Beacon Street.
Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs - A distinctive Tudor building with a row of eight brick chimneys. Church of St Chad - A 12th-century church. St Michael on Greenhill - Overlooking the city. Christ Church - An outstanding example of Victorian ecclesiastical architecture.
Beacon Park - An 81-acre (33 ha) public park in the centre of the city. Minster Pool & Stowe Pool - The two lakes occupying 16 acres in the heart of Lichfield. The Franciscan Friary - The ruins of the former Friary in Lichfield. Lichfield Clock Tower - A Grade II listed 19th century clock tower. Letocetum - The remains of a Roman staging post and bath house. Staffordshire Regiment Museum - 2.5 miles (4 km) east of the city in Whittington. National Memorial Arboretum - 4 miles (6 km) north east of the city in Alrewas.
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10 Staffordshire Towns Chosen for 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route
Staffordshire is to have its moment to shine with the news that the 2012 Olympic Torch relay will pass through ten Staffordshire towns, villages and venues. Residents from across Staffordshire are invited to join in the celebrations which will take place on 30 May and 30 June 2012.
The host locations on 30 May will be Gnosall, Haughton and Stafford; on 30 June, Burton-upon-Trent, Streethay, Lichfield, Hopwas, Tamworth, Great Wyrley and Newtown will all share in the excitement. The Flame will also visit the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas on 30 June.
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Brechin Castle Gardens are open for Scotlands Garden Scheme 2016
If you're looking for things to do in Brechin in Angus this spring, make sure you visit Brechin Castle Gardens in Angus on Sunday 1st May 2016 from 2 till 5pm when they will be open as part of Scotlands Garden Scheme -
Brechin Castle Gardens are open for a limited time each year and for garden and plant lovers are one of the finest places in Scotland to visit. Make sure you add Brechin Castle Gardens to your travel tours of scotland this May. If you miss the open day on 1st May the Castle and Gardens will be open again Saturday 4th June to Sunday 3rd July.
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Brechin Castle Gardens are open for Scotlands Garden Scheme 2016