What can I say, well I love Lichfield Cathedral an...

What can I say, well I love Lichfield Cathedral and it used to be a regular place that I used to visit. It has some wonderful treasures including the wonderfully preserved Anglo Saxon stone carving of the Lichfield Angel and the amazing illuminated Lichfield Gospels that is around nine hundred years old and has the earliest known example of the written Welsh language. There are other treasures on display also with various regalia associated with the workings of Cathedral services etc. There is a rich history including the siege during the English Civil War in which the central tower collapsed through the roof of the cathedral after being bombarded by canon fire (the cads!!). There is a sculpture by the renowned artist Jacob Epstien and wonderful stained glass windows to behold. There are a number of events and concerts that take place throughout the year so it is worth keeping one's eye out for these.

The Cathedral Square is a lovely place to relax and a visit to the cafe within the grounds is a must (you deserve a treat).

Within the grounds is easy access to Erazamus Darwin's House. Erazamus was Charles Darwin's grandfather and it was his observations and notebooks that inspired Charles towards the theory of evolution. I hope that you enjoy your visit though if you are like me, you will love it.