Erasmus Darwin House Events
The RAF Fauld Explosion 1944. Now Sold Out!
Erasmus Darwin House Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St , Lichfield, Staffordshire, United KingdomThis 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...
Monthly Cellar Tour
Erasmus Darwin House Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St , Lichfield, Staffordshire, United KingdomLearn 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.
POSTPONED – Lunar Lecture – The Architectural and Civic Legacy of Derby’s Forgotten Landmarks by Ashley Waterhouse
Erasmus Darwin House Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St , Lichfield, Staffordshire, United KingdomThis lecture has been postponed - ticket holders will receive a refund shortly
The Struggle for the Breeches – a battle of the sexes fought in stories.
Erasmus Darwin House Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St , Lichfield, Staffordshire, United KingdomTaking its title from a broadside ballad dating to the seventeenth century, this raucous romp through historical tales deals with discord between the sexes. For as long as there had been marriage, for as long as men and women have shared a home, there has a been a battle being fought for dominance over the household. Sometimes a delicate dance for power between them, sometimes all out war! Are men really the strongest? Are women really the gentle sex? Professional storytellers Maria Credali and Dave Tonge use traditional tales woven together with irreverent banter to explore that age old question - who should wear the trousers? Dave, is an itinerant storyteller of over 25 years’ experience, telling at heritage sites and storytelling festivals across the UK and beyond. Maria has created and told tales for The Royal Shakespeare Company and many national and international storytelling festivals. Together, they bring you a thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking show, full of mischief, laughter and sensational storytelling. Taking its title from a broadside ballad dating to the seventeenth century, this raucous romp through historical tales deals with discord between the sexes. Professional storytellers Maria Credali and Dave Tonge...
Heritage Open Day
Erasmus Darwin House Erasmus Darwin House Beacon St , Lichfield, Staffordshire, United KingdomTo celebrate Heritage Open Days the museum will be free to enter on Friday 12 September and Saturday 13 September 2025.

