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May 2024
Stafford Gaol And How To Get There by Steve Geale
This lecture tracks the developing UK history of criminal Courts and Prisons. The talk will include Lichfield Assize at the Guildhall and the holding cell. Lichfield Gallows Wharf The purchase of the body of Thomas Williams (hanged 1762) The course of anatomical lectures held daily on the body at Erasmus Darwin House Tickets include tea/coffee Buy tickets here
Find out more »Cellar Tour 2024
Learn more about part of the house that is not normally open to the public on this fascinating cellar tour. Please be aware that there are steps down to the cellar and the cellar floor is very uneven. Minimum age 12 years.
Find out more »Lunar Lecture – An Evening with John Smedley by Jane Middleton Smith
The talk will outline the history of a remarkable, family-owned company which this year celebrates its 240th birthday. Producers of fine gauge, luxury yarns and knitwear from the late 18th century, John Smedley garments have a reputation for style, quality and longevity: attributes well-attuned to today's emphasis on sustainability. Based at Lea Mills, near Matlock since 1784 and sold in the company's London shops as well as exported to over 46 countries world-wide. John Smedley's garments have earned two Royal Warrants and…
Find out more »June 2024
Cellar Tour 2024
Learn more about part of the house that is not normally open to the public on this fascinating cellar tour. Please be aware that there are steps down to the cellar and the cellar floor is very uneven. Minimum age 12 years.
Find out more »Summer Solstice Garden Tour – fully booked
Take a guided tour around our award winning peaceful herb garden. The tour will be led by a member of the Erasmus Darwin House Garden Team. After the tour enjoy strawberries and prosecco.
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