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October 2025
ANGLO-SAXON LIFE – In Lichfield and Beyond (10 week history course)
Do you love history? Are you looking to learn something new this October? This exploratory and fun history course touches on various aspects of Anglo-Saxon life, acting as a great introduction to the period. Over the course of ten weeks, you will enjoy weekly lectures and discussions on a variety of topics, such as: Archaeology The early medieval Church Old English writing and poetry Medicine and Magic The Viking incursions Local history Each week will start…
Find out more »Vikings in Mercia: Repton, the Saint and the Viking. Sold Out!
Presented by Dr Charlotte Ball. In the early medieval period, the village of Repton was the setting for dramatic events involving monarchs, murder and marauding Vikings. It was, at various times, a burial ground of kings and a military stronghold. This talk examines the stories two men who were buried at Repton “ a Saint and a Viking “ and looks at what recent archaeology can tell us about our local history and the Viking age.
Find out more »The British Army In The 18th Century – SOLD OUT
A talk by Rob Elliott 18th Century re-enactor and historian, specialising in the War of Austrian Succession, the Seven Years War and the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion & Lichfield's role in it. In addition to the talk there will be a selection of period clothing, weaponry and accoutrements to examine.
Find out more »Spine Tingling Tales at Erasmus Darwin House. Sold Out!
An evening of spine-tingling storytelling for adults with Maria Credali. Featuring deliciously dark tales from around the world. Ghosts, demons, witches, unexplained mysteries and encounters with the other world… Moving, entertaining and downright scary…these are stories for adults only and will send shivers down your spine…. Please note that part of the performance will take place in the dark. “I was completely and totally mesmerised by Maria’s stories - just magical.” “She has a voice like velvet and a twinkle…
Find out more »November 2025
The Ten Georges of Lichfield – Sold Out!
Lichfield historian and author Jono Oates tells the stories behind ten Georges associated with Lichfield, from monarchs to mayors, and architects to admirals, some of them are well known but at least one of them has not been talked about for 140 years. The ten Georges cover the time period from the mid-16th century to the 21st century, so provides a fascinating backdrop to the history of Lichfield over the centuries. This illustrated talk lasts an hour with the opportunity…
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