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Lichfield in generalNewest Review: ... you can get here as there are good links. If you live near to Lichfield there are a lot of bus routes that go through. ----- The City Centre: The city centre itself is always buzzing with people especially when the weather is nice it attracts a lot of visitors. Everything is within walking distance so you will be able to see everything on one visit if you like. The one thing that you ... more |
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by katygriff - written on 14.09.07 (Very useful, 79 readings)
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So today I thought I would tell you a little bit about a city called Lichfield which is one of my favourite places in the whole of the UK to visit. I have always lived nearby and visit it at least once every month because I find it has so much to offer. It is a city but very small for one but I think if you ever get to visit you will find it as charming as I do and here is why. ----- Visiting Lichfield: Lichfield is located in Staffordshire and is a small city which attracts a lot of visitors due to its famous cathedral with three spires. If you would like to get to Lichfield then you need to get to the M42 motorway which takes you ...
by timtom - written on 08.06.01 (Very useful, 44 readings)
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Lichfield City , that is the legend on the train station and a fact upon which Lichfield prides itself, the fact that it has city status. However, it must be one of the smallest places that has got this dubious honour, ( I know there are probably a few thousand more factually accurate folk out there rushing to their keyboards to put me right & correct this innaccuracy, but the point remains, it is not really a 'proper' city . . . ). Lichfield holds its city status by virtue of the fact it has a beautiful three spired cathedral, when in actuality it's identity is more of a busy little market town. Admittedly, it is becoming surrounded by a ring of ...
by SusanLesley - written on 21.05.01 (Very useful, 77 readings)
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If you're visiting the Midlands take the time to have a look at Lichfield. It has so much to offer and is well worth a visit. Lichfield is a relatively small, but historical city with a beautiful cathedral and some magnificent architecture. It is situated north west of Birmingham on the road between Walsall and Burton upon Trent. St Chad’s Cathedral stands on the site of the first cathedral built in honour of St Chad in AD 700. It has three spires, know as The Ladies of the Vale, which can be seen from miles away. Work began on the present building in 1195 and continued with some interruptions until 1338. Whenever I visit Lichfield I always ...





