Past Events
November 2025
Lunar Lecture – Ann Radcliffe, postponed
This lecture has been postponed. We will be contacting those with tickets with a refund and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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!
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