Upcoming Events
August 2025
The WW2 Spy Princess. Sold Out!
In 2014, Noor Inayat Khan (1914 - 1944) was featured on a Royal Mail stamp. But who was this WW2 British-Indian secret agent ” and princess? Returning to the theme of princesses, join Sundeep Braich for an exploration of the life, courage, and sacrifice of The WW2 Spy Princess.
Find out more »Garages of Lichfield
Join Lichfield historian and author Jono Oates for the next of his talks on the history of Lichfield, this time the Garages of Lichfield. Looking back over the last hundred years, telling the story of some of the original garages of Lichfield, as the number of motor cars on the roads rapidly increased: Hiskins, Central Garage, GH Jones and Hollinshead garages are all featured in this illustrated talk. As well as the garages the talk features fascinating vintage photographs of…
Find out more »September 2025
The RAF Fauld Explosion 1944. Now Sold Out!
This fully illustrated talk by Steve Booth looks in detail about the terrible explosion that occurred in November 1944 at Fauld, just north of Burton. Fauld was a massive underground armaments store and the occurrence was the fourth largest man-made explosion during World War 2, causing tremendous damage in Burton and it also had an impact in places like Lichfield.
Find out more »Monthly Cellar Tour
Learn more about part of the house that is not normally open to the public on this fascinating cellar tour. Children over 12 years only. There are steps leading to the cellar and the floor is uneven.
Find out more »Lunar Lecture – The Architectural and Civic Legacy of Derby’s Forgotten Landmarks by Ashley Waterhouse
“The Architectural and Civic Legacy of Derby’s Forgotten Landmarks” — exploring the social, historical, and cultural value of lost or neglected buildings in the city, and what their stories can still teach us. Mr Ashley A Waterhouse Chairman of Derby Civic Society History student - Open University Member - Royal Historical Society Tickets available here
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