Past Events
July 2023
Lichfield in the English Civil War – A City Divided SOLD OUT
From the winter of 1642, to the summer of 1646, the city of Lichfield was torn apart during the English Civil War. Lichfield historian, and tour guide, Jono Oates, tells the story of the three sieges of Lichfield Cathedral, the dramatic death of Lord Greville Brooke, and the destruction of the main spire of Lichfield Cathedral by the cannon balls of Royalist commander Prince Rupert. The illustrated talk at Erasmus Darwin House describes how Lichfield became a city divided, with…
Find out more »August 2023
Tour of the herb garden
Join us for a tour of our award winning herb garden. Booking recommended Book tickets here
Find out more »The Four Georgian Greats of Lichfield – FULLY BOOKED
In the middle of the 18th century, the time of the Georgian era, Lichfield was at the height of its popularity, and was one of the most well-known places in England. This was partly due to four of the most influential people in the country, who were born, or lived, in Lichfield, and this illustrated talk by local Lichfield historian Jono Oates provides profiles of the Famous Four “ Erasmus Darwin, Anna Seward, Samuel Johnson and David Garrick. The talk…
Find out more »September 2023
Let the Punishment Fit the Crime! Crime and Punishment in Lichfield
For many centuries the Lichfield Guildhall contained the city's prison cells, where offenders spent their time rueing the crime they had committed. Punishments were often brutal, and at times, terminal. This illustrated talk by local Lichfield historian Jono Oates describes some of the most infamous crimes in Lichfield's history, and tells of how some of the inmates met a very tragic end. From stocks to the gallows, and from leg irons to burning at the stake, this talk definitely uncovers…
Find out more »Heritage Open Days
To celebrate Heritage Open Days the museum will be free to enter on Sunday 17 September.
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