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   Lichfield (/ ˈ l ɪ tʃ f iː l d /) is a cathedral city and civil parish in Staffordshire, England. Lichfield is situated 18 miles (29 km) south-east of Stafford, 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Walsall, 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Tamworth and 13 miles (21 km) south-west of Burton Upon Trent.

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3. visitlichfield.co.ukHomepage | Visit Lichfield

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   Welcome to Lichfield. Lichfield is a vibrant and historic city and district located in the heart of Staffordshire, just north of Birmingham. Perfect for a short break or holiday, Lichfield's streets are lined with museums, independent shops, mouth-watering restaurants and luxury accommodation.

4. www.britannica.com › place › Lichfield-EnglandLichfield | Cathedral City, Historic Market Town | Britannica

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Lichfield, city and district, administrative and historic county of Staffordshire, west-central England. It is located on the northern margin of both the West Midlands plateau and the metropolitan complex centred on Birmingham. A nearby site is traditionally held to be the scene of the martyrdom in.

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5. www.historic-uk.com › The-City-of-LichfieldThe City of Lichfield - Historic UK

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   14 min read. The city of Lichfield is located 18 miles north of Birmingham, in the county of Staffordshire. Steeped in history, evidence of a Prehistoric settlement has been found throughout the city and over 230 historic buildings have been carefully preserved, making the city a traditional haven amongst the more modern, urban landscape of the ...

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6. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in15 Best Things to Do in Lichfield (Staffordshire, England)

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   • Lichfield Cathedral. A spellbinding monument with a turbulent history, Lichfield Cathedral has architecture from all phases of the English Gothic, but was hit hard by a siege in the English Civil War in the 17th century.
   • Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum. Samuel Johnson, one of the English language’s greatest men of letters, was born at the house on the corner of Breadmarket Street and Market Street in 1709.
   • Erasmus Darwin House. Grandfather of Charles Darwin, Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) was an 18th-century doctor, intellectual and abolitionist, and a central figure of the Midlands Enlightenment that helped give birth to the Industrial Revolution.
   • St Mary’s in the Market Square. The neo-Gothic Church on Lichfield’s Market Square dates from 1870 but is the third church to stand on this spot since the 12th century.

7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g186376THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Lichfield - Tripadvisor

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   Mar 14, 2024 · Things to Do in Lichfield, England: See Tripadvisor's 56,435 traveler reviews and photos of Lichfield tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lichfield. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Where is Lichfield?

   • Lichfield is a vibrant and historic city and district located in the heart of Staffordshire, just north of Birmingham. Perfect for a short break or…

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   When did Lichfield become a city?

   • However, in the sixteenth century when Lichfield became a city the head of the Church of England, Henry VIII, introduced the concept of dioceses (a number of parishes supervised by a bishop) and city status was awarded to the six English towns which housed diocesan cathedrals, of which Lichfield was one.

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   What is Lichfield known for?

   • Notable for its three-spired medieval cathedral, Lichfield was the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, the writer of the first authoritative Dictionary of the English Language. The city's recorded history began when Chad of Mercia arrived to establish his Bishopric in 669 AD and the settlement grew as the ecclesiastical centre of Mercia.

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   How did Lichfield get its name?

   • However Lichfield’s history pre-dates Henry VIII by a fair distance and there have been several theories as to the origin of the city’s name. The most gruesome suggestion – ‘field of the dead’ – dates back to 300 AD and the reign of Diocletian, when 1000 Christians were supposed to have been murdered in the area.

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9. visitlichfield.co.uk › plan-your-visitPlan Your Visit | Visit Lichfield

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   Ideas & Inspiration. It's never been easier to find ideas for your next day out. Map. See what's nearby on our interactive map. Download our brochures. View. Here is all you need to know about planning your visit to Lichfield. Getting Here. Plan your journey. View. Venue Hire. View. Accessibility.