As it is Friday here are five from the small city of Lichfield in Staffordshire. I always enjoy visiting and it's just over thirty miles away, via Stone and Rugely so not too far to travel.
1. The Cathedral
The distinctive three spires can be spotted across the fields as you approach the city. Lights were being put on the outside tree ready for the evening illuminations.
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St Chad's Gospels are on display in the beautiful Chapter House. I did take some photos of the interior which I may use for a separte post.
2. Shopping
There were some lovely festive shop windows full of beautiful things.
3. Historical Connections
The city's most famous residents were Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784) and Erasmus Darwin (1731 - 1802). Also the actor David Garrick (1717 -1779) whose mother was the daughter of a vicar at the Cathedral. Both DrJohnson and Dr Darwin have their own museum. The theatre is named after David Garrick.
Dr Johnson's birthplace Museum and Bookshop.
Dr Johnson's statue in the Market Square. There is a statue of his friend and biographer James Boswell at the other end of the the square.
Erasmus Darwin's house museum and his medicinal herb garden.
4. The Minster Pool
When we first arrived we had coffee and a mince pie in Birds. Luckily it was quiet and not all the tables were full. Shopping done we returned everything to the car and went up to the Cathedral to see the Christmas Trees.
5. The Christmas Tree Festival
The Cathedral was full of music as rehearsals for a concert were taking place
We heard the same piece of music time after time. So now I can't get it out of my head.
It looks like you had a great day in Lichfield, somewhere that's on my list to visit as we've never been, so I really enjoyed your post. It must have been difficult to decided on a favourite Christmas tree but what a lovely setting for them. Have a great weekend. 😊
ReplyDeleteI always love Lichfield especailly at Christmas. It's well worth a visit if ever you are up this way. Some of the school trees were great fun, there was even one from a local dental surgery:)
DeleteWhat a lovely post & I enjoyed hearing/seeing Lichfield. The trees in the cathedral must have been amazing to see. You were lucky there were no black swans to try and pinch your lunch near the pool. Thanks for sharing, take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the post, Susan. The black swans at Trentham come right up and whistle at you in the hopes of food. I can still hear the music although I don't know what it was called. Take care:)
DeleteThe Christmas trees in that space really stand out.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a beautiful, lofty area for the trees:)
DeleteSounds like a lovely day. Good to see all those trees in the cathedral. I love it when there is music playing inside. I haven’t been before but I will have to add it to my ever growing list. Have a good weekend. B x
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely day. The school girl singing had a beautiful voice,it will be a lovely carol concert. A couple of times over the years we've heard some wonderful concert music in cathedrals as we've wandered around and also sat and listened. Lichfield is an interesting place to visit:)
DeleteWhat a wonderful day out and super photos. I do like Lichfield it is a lovely place to visit. Would love to see the interior photos of cathedral and the Christmas Tree Festival looks great. I haven't been to see Christmas Trees in a church for two years now!!! Lichfield Cathedral is one I have only fleetingly visited as a Sunday and there were many services and we couldn't stay long. Really enjoyed this post - thanks Rosie. Take care and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad we ventured there. All was well controlled and people were respectfull of each other. The centre got busier as the day progressed, we left about 2p.m. and dropped into the Wolseley Wildlife Centre on the way home. It was good to get away from home for a few hours. Take care:)
DeleteJust by looking at the photos I get the sense that Lichfield is a lovely city. I am sure I could find much to amuse and delight me there. I bought a David Austin shrub Rose this year called Lichfield Angel that is really pretty! Hope you have a good week ahead Rosie. x
ReplyDeleteHello Simone, I'm sure you would love Lichfield with it's historic buildings and pretty streets. The rose sounds wonderful, I must look up what colour it is. Thank you for your gorgeous card, take care and have a happy week:)
DeleteWow, what a wonderful day. The Cathedral is breath taking and all those pretty trees. The town/village looks so Christmassy with all the lights and decorations. I also really enjoyed the history. A very nice post. Stay safe, stay warm, and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Thank you Sandy. It was a lovely day, I'm so glad we went when we did and didn't leave it until this week. I hope you too have a very Happy Christmas, take care:)
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