Author: lichfielddiscovered

  • A deserted village

    A deserted village

    We’re just back from a dawn stroll through the mists of time, along one of our very favourite (near) Lichfield waterside wanders… Alrewas to Wychnor, by canal and river, is only a short stroll but takes you on long leaps through the centuries, with some beautiful views, stories, historic sites and the dawn chorus makes…

  • A deep dive into the pools

    A deep dive into the pools

    I thought we’d do a deep dive into the waters of Minster and Stowe Pools and look at some of the things Lichfeldians have lost in them over the years. Both pools were transformed into reservoirs by the South Staffordshire Water Company in the mid 19th century and amongst the items recovered from their depths…