Lichfield historian and author Jono Oates tells the story of one of the most dramatic events in Lichfield's history, the crash of the Lichfield Bank in 1855, which led to widespread panic in the city and to the ruination of the bank's owner, Richard Greene, who lived at Stowe House by the side of Stowe Pool. This illustrated talk includes a look at a rare £5 Bank of Lichfield bank note, dated 1853.

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.    

History comes alive in an unforgettable evening of traditional storytelling, where the echoes of the 15th century resound through the flickering candlelight. Join us for Seven Years a Wolf - an original tale inspired by the timeless Lais of Marie de France ” a story of chivalry, transformation, and fate. Cursed to live seven long years as a wolf, noble Sir Marrok wanders the wild woodlands and misty moors of medieval times. Amid ancient oaks and crumbling abbeys, he battles…