Lichfield: A Potted History

Lichfield, Staffordshire, has a rich history reflected in its historic buildings and landmarks, including the birthplace of Dr Samuel Johnson and the eighteenth-century actor and playwright David Garrick. Teresa Gilmore's book, In Lichfield: A Potted History, explores the city's history through the centuries, answering questions about its origins, development, and significance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Lichfield, a city in Staffordshire, boasts a rich history that is reflected in its numerous historic buildings and landmarks. It is famous as the birthplace of the esteemed writer Dr. Samuel Johnson and has also been home to notable figures such as the eighteenth-century actor and playwright David Garrick and Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. In Lichfield: A Potted History, author and local tour guide Teresa Gilmore takes readers on a captivating journey through the city's history, exploring its origins, growth, and development over the centuries. The book answers questions such as why the city was established in the seventh century with the arrival of St. Chad, why it was so heavily contested during the English Civil War, and how it evolved into the thriving modern cathedral city it is today. Illustrated throughout, this engaging and informative portrait will be of great interest to residents, visitors, and anyone with connections to the city.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 233 x 165 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398106406