Introducing Lichfield
This pretty market town is home to one of England’s most beautiful cathedrals, a monumental three-spired Gothic masterpiece that is worth the trip alone. It’s also been something of a think-tank in its time: famed wit and lexicographer Samuel Johnson was born here, and Erasmus Darwin, Charles’ grandfather and a man of note in his own right, lived and studied here for years.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Darwin and Kakadu
by baobabsammy 16 April 2011
I've got 5 days in Darwin with my parents (aged approx 65, good health) in June. I want to go to Lichfield and Kakadu - but as I've got…
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RE: What Else Not To Miss England / Wales
by Bassalegboy 17 January 2011
There are a lot of great cathedrals in and castles in England and Wales. Cathedrals: Of the ones you have not mentioned: Ripon, Lichfield…
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RE: Darwin in late January
by Harry_Ramsden 13 October 2010
It will be very hot and very wet, and a large section of the local population flees the city at this time of the year. Kakadu will be…
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