A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Lichfield, mun. bor., city, and co. in itself, Staffordshire, 17 miles SE. of Stafford and 116 miles from London by rail, 3416 ac. pop. 8349; 2 Banks, 2 news-papers. Market-day, Friday. A great share of the interest attaching to the history of this ancient city is connected with its cathedral, which, according to Fuller, was completed during Bishop Heyworth's episcopate (1420-1447). The building is described as being excellently proportioned, but as a whole more attractive from its picturesque appearance rather than its architectural beauty. A charter of incorporation was granted to the city by Edward VI. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), the great lexicographer and moralist, was born here, and was educated at the grammar school, which also had the honour of having upon its roll the names of Addison, Ashmole, and Garrick. The purity of the water makes brewing a successful industry. Carriage and harness work are largely carried on. In connection with an extension of the London and North-Western Ry. a new station was built here in 1834. Lichfield returned 1 member to Parliament until 1885.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "municipal borough" (ADL Feature Type: "cities") |
| Administrative units: | Lichfield RegD/PLU Staffordshire AncC |
| Place: | Lichfield |
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