On this day in 1784, Samuel Johnson died aged 75. He was born in Lichfield, but lived most of his life in London - he is buried in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey next to his former student, and dear friend, David Garrick.

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Families are invited to join us to visit local attractions and businesses around the city including , and many more on our NEW Christmas Stocking tour! https://t.co/oDRxwzD2ay

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Wow 800+ school entries!
A huge thank you to all of the schools that entered poetry competition. Our panel have read over 800 amazingly creative poems to pick their long list.
Thanks to our panel with representatives from

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On this day in 1709, Samuel Johnson was born in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Famous for his ability to capture the human condition, 310 years later we can still relate to many of his works and quotes whilst navigating a very different life and world.

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A Tryptych of Lichfield Cathedral for

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Relaxing evening at Lichfield Cathedral, their journey through space light show was amazing!

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How do you paint something that lived millions of years ago? See how artists and scientists have worked together to portray the prehistoric in the "Drawing Out The opening on 19th July. entry. https://t.co/8ZK2X8CIqy

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Day 3 of the Lichfield Literary Festival & we're loving Mary Shelley & her wondrous lightening bolts.

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Stations of the Cross cycle now on display at Lichfield cathedral throughout Lent and Easter. Talk and tour March 8th

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New artwork for sale! - "Lichfield Catherdral" - http://t.co/Zcc5AhXV

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