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Lichfield

UK Place
Demography
Population30050 ((Mid-2007 estimate))
Administration
ParishLichfield
Districts of EnglandLichfield
Shire countyStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Other Information
Post townLICHFIELD
Postcode districtWS13, WS14 WS
Dialling code01543
UK ParliamentLichfield

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Lichfield (c-eniconˈlɪtʃfiːld) is a city, civil parish and District in Staffordshire, England. One of seven civil parishes with city status in England, Lichfield is situated roughly 25 km (16 miles) north of Birmingham and 200 km (124 miles) northwest of London.

Lichfield is notable for its three-spired cathedral and as the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, the writer of the first authoritative Dictionary of the English Language. Today it still retains its old importance as an ecclesiastical centre, but its industrial and commercial development has been relatively small; the centre of the city thus retains an essentially old-world character. In July 2009, the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found in Britain was discovered in a field five miles from Lichfield.

The population of the city according to the 2001 census is 27,900 and the wider Lichfield district has a population of 93,237. In mid-2007, the city had an estimated population of 30,050 (from the estimated headcounts of its electoral wards Boley Park, Chadsmead, Curborough, Leomansley, St.Johns and Stowe).

Lichfield Video

Elspbeth from Warrington Cheshire playing the drums. This clip is few years old (16 yrs old), watch this space for an updated clip (now 19 yrs old), inspired last night
1.88 min. | 3.53 user rating		 In the Bleak Mid Winter from Lichfield Cathedral in 1995. A beautiful carol. Unfortunately, the director chooses to go walkabouts with the cameras when the trebles sing.
4.47 min. | 4.73 user rating		 The Attack is a movie created from photographs mainly by the very talented photographer Geoff Buxton, Erik Blakeley and the Great War Society whose copyright they remain. Staffordshire Regimental Museum staffordshireregimentmuseum.com at Lichfield in Staffordshire has an excellent reputation for events that are memorable and attract the public. With its replica World War 1 trench system the Museum is able to present a variety of very realistic re-enactments. All museums and other attractions need to refresh their product on a regular basis if visitors are to be persuaded to come and live events such as the one illustrated here show what is possible with the support of loyal, hardworking and dedicated re-enactors and volunteers. The payback is increased profile in the media, more visitors and a contribution to income. The movie is based mainly on photographs by the very talented photographer Geoff Buxton whose copyright they remain. World War 1 is just one of several historical periods that Staffordshire Regimental Museum promotes in its re-enactment events. Curator Dr Erik Blakeley is to be congratulated on his ability to turn small budgets into big and exciting events! Thanks are also due to the Great War Society and the Birmingham Pals and the many others who contribute to re-creating history. Staffordshire Regiment Museum Whittington Barracks Lichfield, WS14 9PY 01543 434394
3.97 min. | 4.11 user rating		 The choir of Lichfield Cathedral sing the lovely advent hymn "Lo ! He comes with clouds descending" . Words by Charles Wesley rewritten from the original text by John Cennick . The descant by the choristers during the last verse is absolutely stunning. All pictures are of Lichfield Cathedral. Lo! He comes with clouds descending, Once for favoured sinners slain; Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of His train: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! God appears on earth to reign Every eye shall now behold Him Robed in dreadful majesty; Those who set at naught and sold Him, Pierced and nailed Him to the tree, Deeply wailing, deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. The dear tokens of His passion Still His dazzling body bears; Cause of endless exultation To His ransomed worshippers; With what rapture, with what rapture Gaze we on those glorious scars! Yea, amen; let all adore thee, High on thine eternal throne; Saviour, take the power and glory; Claim the kingdoms for thine own: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Thou shalt reign, and thou alone.
5.02 min. | 5.0 user rating		 England lose to Portugal on penalties in the World Cup 2006. It was a heart breaking moment for fans across the land, particularly hard hit were the Dogs of Lichfield but together, they came through it...
5.22 min. | 4.62 user rating
Lunasa playing Ballyogan (from The Kinnitty Sessions CD) in Lichfield
2.87 min. | 4.86 user rating		 Steve Balsamo and Kasia Laska singing with Jon Lord (of Deep Purple fame). This was a special performance of some of Jon's orchestral compositions as well as a few things borrowed or adapted as part of the Lichfield Festival (many thanx to Carolyn & Chris for letting us use this).
10.15 min. | 4.88 user rating		 Lichfield Trent Valley on 24-01-09.
2.60 min. | 4.82 user rating		 Cold Shot,Live Blues,Rock Music,5th June,2009,England.With the bands permission to film .A brilliant set of covers by this talented band from Lichfield,England.The live performance took place at Bird In The Hand,Measham, Friday 5th June,2009,England.Cold Shot are,Chris Perrin,vocal,guitar.Matt Thorpe,Lead Guitar.Pete Sylvester,Bass and Graham Lightfoot drums and percussion.Brilliant guitar breaks and drum solo.Thanks to Chris,Matt,Pete and Graham à¸à¸à¸à¸£à¸µà¸ªà¸à¸­à¸±à¸à¸à¸¤à¸© ã©ã¤ãã­ãã¯é³æ¥½ã¤ã³ã°ã©ã³ã живой Ñок-мÑзÑки Ðнглии 2009
9.12 min. | 4.62 user rating		 She Stoops to Conquer, Oliver Goldsmith's classic comedy of manners, tells the clever schemes and comic ruses that unfold one night at a country house. An ambitious step-mother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of star-crossed suitors are sent spinning through a hilarious comedy of errors by one of the great characters of the stage, Tony Lumpkin. In its day, this eighteenth century masterpiece was considered so "low" that it might never have reached the stage. When it was finally produced, it enjoyed immediate and lasting success, breaking the mold with its satirical swipe at polite society. Goldsmith made comedy funnier and more natural than the "sentimental" stuff of his contemporaries - yet his characters burst with warmth as well as great wit. Max Stafford-Clark, director, sets the story of the ultimate dysfunctional family in the hinterland of Lichfield. His triumphant production played to great acclaim at the National Theater and on tour. Please visit www.kultur.com for more information on this DVD
1.92 min. | 5.0 user rating

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Police believe man found dead in Lichfield flat killed himself - The Lichfield Blog (blog) Tweet this news
The Lichfield Blog (blog)--Police have said they believe a man who was found dead in a -Lichfield- flat took his own life. An investigation has been launched after the discovery at Handel Walk on Saturday (April 16). Police also confirmed that the man, wh - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:09:27 GMT+00:00
Lichfield karting event raises £2000 for charity - The Lichfield Blog (blog) Tweet this news
The Lichfield Blog (blog)---Lichfield- MP Michael Fabricant presented trophies and medals to the winners of the first endurance race, which saw Chris Barlow and his team come out on top, followed by the Kerry Foods and Bob Park team. The second endurance - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:14:05 GMT+00:00
Lichfield supermarket introduces new movie hire scheme - The Lichfield Blog (blog) Tweet this news
The Lichfield Blog (blog)---Lichfield- film fans are being given the chance to use a new movie rental scheme. The Co-op store at Boley Park introduced the Rent It Here scheme to coincide with the launch of the latest instalment of the Harry Potter series. - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:41:08 GMT+00:00
Play area reopens in Lichfield's Beacon Park - The Lichfield Blog (blog) Tweet this news
The Lichfield Blog (blog)--The new playground was built as part of -Lichfield- District Council's and -Lichfield- City Council's multi-million pound project to transform key historic parks in -Lichfield-, which also includes the Garden of Rememb - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:02:14 GMT+00:00
Christchurch earthquake: October date for shops reopening gives retailers hope - New Zealand Herald Tweet this news
New Zealand Herald--Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said the area bounded by Oxford Tce, Hereford St, Colombo St and -Lichfield- St would be a retail "bridgehead", from which other areas of the CBD could be "pushed into" - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:31:36 GMT+00:00
PLANS for a 65-bedroom hotel have been approved by Lichfield District Council ... - thisislichfield.co.uk Tweet this news
thisislichfield.co.uk--As part of -Lichfield- District Council's parking strategy for the city, the site, which spans almost two acres, will feature a new car park, increasing parking from 230 spaces to around 400 spaces. A further 18 spaces will be - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:40:45 GMT+00:00
St Giles praises readers as new centre is opened - thisislichfield.co.uk Tweet this news
thisislichfield.co.uk--The campaign - a joint effort between the Observer and our sister title, the -Lichfield- Mercury - has now raised an incredible £106000. The funds are "vital" for the facility at Whittington, which provides specia - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:04:44 GMT+00:00
TV STAR TO MEET 'LOSERS' IN LICHFIELD - Response Source (press release) Tweet this news
Response Source (press release)--A TV star and workout expert is came to a -Lichfield- health club to meet members and hold exclusive exercise classes. Richard Callender, who trains contestants on ITV's The Biggest Loser, was holding the classes at E - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:16:11 GMT+00:00
School near Lichfield benefits from £1000 donation - The Lichfield Blog (blog) Tweet this news
The Lichfield Blog (blog)--A school near -Lichfield- has been able to purchase new equipment after a donation from a well dressing event. Neewood CE (VA) Primary School in Newborough have installed a new interactive whiteboard after the £1000 was given t - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:22:45 GMT+00:00
Mercian Trail highlights history of Saxon Staffordshire - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--The Mercian Trail Partnership brings together in partnership Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, -Lichfield- Cathedral, -Lichfield- District Council, Tamworth Borough Council and Staffordshire Cou - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:42:38 GMT+00:00

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Year 1685 1781 1801 1831 1901 1911 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001
Population 3,040 3,555 4,840 6,252 7,900 8,616 10,260 14,090 22,660 25,400 28,666 27,900

Lichfield District

Council officesLichfield
Civil parishesAlrewas * Armitage with Handsacre * Burntwood * Clifton Campville * Colton * Curborough and Elmhurst * Drayton Bassett * Edingale * Elford * Farewell and Chorley * Fazeley * Fisherwick * Fradley * Hammerwich * Hamstall Ridware * Harlaston * Hints * Kings Bromley * Lichfield * Longdon * Mavesyn Ridware * Shenstone * Streethay * Swinfen and Packington * Thorpe Constantine * Wall * Weeford * Whittington * Wigginton and Hopwas

Places with city status in the United Kingdom

EnglandBath * Birmingham * Bradford * Brighton & Hove * Bristol * Cambridge * Canterbury * Carlisle * Chester * Chichester * Coventry * Derby * Durham * Ely * Exeter * Gloucester * Hereford * Kingston upon Hull * Lancaster * Leeds * Leicester * Lichfield * Lincoln * Liverpool * City of London * Manchester * Newcastle upon Tyne * Norwich * Nottingham * Oxford * Peterborough * Plymouth * Portsmouth * Preston * Ripon * St Albans * Salford * Salisbury * Sheffield * Southampton * Stoke-on-Trent * Sunderland * Truro * Wakefield * Wells * Westminster * Winchester * Wolverhampton * Worcester * York
ScotlandAberdeen * Dundee * Edinburgh * Glasgow * Inverness * Stirling
WalesBangor * Cardiff * Newport * St David's * Swansea
Northern IrelandArmagh * Belfast * Derry * Lisburn * Newry



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