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November 2025
The Good, The Bad and The Deadly Part 4 Medicine (but not as we know it) in the 18C.
A stand-alone talk by Sheelagh James on more strange cases, more weird treatments, more stoical patients, ‘new’ health threats and the saving of the Navy.
Find out more »Friends of Erasmus Darwin House Christmas Event
You are cordially invited to support The Friends of Erasmus Darwin House by joining them for Christmas is coming given by The Darwin Singers Christmas is coming and the midgeons are getting fat. The soaring voces of the Darwin Singers will hold you enraptured and then …. to the midgeons. Those much desired tiny morsels of food. A night, ladies and gentlemen, to seal Christmas. Friday, 28th November, 2025 at 7.30 for 8.00pm The Chapel of St John the Baptist…
Find out more »December 2025
Who was Dr Edward Kent Parson? – postponed
This illustrated talk by Lichfeldian Kent Parson, will share fascinating research into his ancestor, Dr Edward Kent Parson. Hear about a physician cum inventor and a man who lived an intriguing life linked to a Battle, an Arctic expedition, and a multi-million pound estate!
Find out more »Dr Darwin’s Birthday Bash
11am to 3pm Free entry to the Museum See the house decorated for Christmas Visit our newly renovated library. Balloon Art Plant stall Craft stall Refreshments on Sale with birthday cake cutting midday Children’s Crafts Tombola Cellar tour Guess the name of the Georgian Bear Dress as a Georgian Photo opportunity Meet Dr & Mrs Darwin
Find out more »A Christmas Journey…with Maria Credali – Sold Out!
A traditional storytelling show for adults, featuring yuletide tales and traditions from around the world. You are invited to join us on a Christmas journey—a voyage across countries and cultures, through tales and traditions as unique and as varied as snowflakes. Along the way, we’ll encounter curious characters: spiders and shepherdesses, wolves and witches. We’ll come face to face with the fearsome Krampus and the kindly Tomte. We’ll hear the legend of the Yule Cat, who’s not nearly as cuddly…
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