Lichfield Discovered

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  • Before Bosworth

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    On the 19th August 1485, a motley but powerful army made its way through Lichfield, on route to winning one of the most important battles in British history. Imagine thousands of medieval soldiers, drawn from all corners of France, Wales, Scotland and England. With swords, bows, cannon and warhorses they marched, past our castle-like Cathedral…

  • The Happy Sinner

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    On 3rd July 1691, army surgeon Richard Cromwel was executed in Lichfield for murder. A publication featuring his final prayers and pre-execution speech was sold by Michael Johnson, the bookselling father of Samuel. As a bizarre bonus, the book entitled, ‘The Happy Sinner; or The Penitent Malefactor’, also included Cromwel’s legacy, in the form of…

  • A deep dive into the pools

    A deep dive into the pools

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    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…