Lichfield, City of Philosophers
In the mid eighteenth century Lichfield became a ‘city of philosophers’.
With contributions from Dr Malcolm Dick and Desmond King-Hele, this film explores Lichfield’s rise as a cultural and intellectual centre.
KEYWORDS: Lichfield, Erasmus Darwin, Lunar Society, Lunar Men, Enlightenment, Staffordshire, Samuel Johnson, Anna Seward, Museum
Featuring:
Dr Malcome Dick, Desmond King-Hele
Thanks to:
Erasmus Darwin House
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