Lich Speakers Corner

Official twitter site for Lichfield's Speakers Corner, established in 2009 and situated by Minster Pool. The home of free speech in Lichfield.

[Jono's Lichfield Tourism @JonoTourism]

One of only four specially painted #ValentinesDay @RoyalMail postboxes in the country is in #Lichfield! Ours features 18c romantic poet Anna Seward, the @swanoflichfield who lived in the Bishop's Palace @LichfieldCSchl and had her #poetry published nationally! #twitterstorians 💕

[Lich Speakers Corner @lichspkrscorner]

Our final #Lichfield Speakers' Corner event is today Saturday, 10 November, at 11am when Keith Forster from @Nat_Mem_Arb will be reflecting on #ArmisticeDay - centenary of the end of WW1. Dam Street by Minster Pool, all welcome, free to attend, contributions welcome #Armistice100

[Lich Speakers Corner @lichspkrscorner]

Our final #Lichfield Speakers' Corner event is this Saturday, 10 November, at 11am when Keith Forster from @Nat_Mem_Arb will be reflecting on #ArmisticeDay - centenary of the end of WW1. Dam Street by Minster Pool, all welcome, free to attend, contributions welcome #Armistice100

[Lichfield Cathedral @LichfieldCath]

God of peace,
As we prepare to commemorate the ending of the First World War
We remember all who suffered in its conflict
And those who still suffer in the conflicts of our day.
Amen

[Lichfield District Council @Lichfield_DC]

If you have a passion for local history, come along to @VisitLichfield's open day on Tues 20 Nov (12-3) to find out how to become a tour guide. https://t.co/47eb6vhV6b #Lichfield

[Lich Speakers Corner @lichspkrscorner]

Cancelled: Unfortunately, due to the horrible weather forecast for tomorrow, 6 September, the scheduled talk by Matthew Ellis, Police and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire County Council at Speakers' Corner has been CANCELLED. Mr Ellis will now reschedule for 2019.

[Lich Speakers Corner @lichspkrscorner]

The next speaker at Lichfield Speakers' Corner is Matthew Ellis, the Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, on Saturday 6 October at 11am - all are welcome, free to attend and contributions / questions are also welcome #lichfield #Staffordshire

[Lichfield District Council @Lichfield_DC]

We've launched our 'Save time, get online' campaign to encourage locals to interact with us online. From ordering a free blue bin through to applying for a single person discount on your council tax, access your council services online. https://t.co/OGUCbcBbLQ

[Johnson Birthplace @SamuelJohnsonBM]

On Sunday 7th October, the Museum will be celebrating #SilverSundayUK by hosting a range of free activities from 11am until 1pm for our older visitors to enjoy. If this sounds like something you or someone you know might be interested in, stop by and pay us a visit.

[Field-Elicious South African Produce @FieldAfrican]

#southafricanstreetfood

[Jono's Lichfield Tourism @JonoTourism]

The first FREE Lichfield Community Games takes place today, Sun 30 Sep from 12noon to 5pm - archery, football, martial arts, hockey, netball and more are on offer in Lichfield's Beacon Park - refreshments available too! #lichfield #community

[Lichfield City Council @lichfield_cc]

Pop down to the #marketsquare today for delicious #streetfood #johnnynitro #cropoverkitchen #dianasbread #biltongshack #loveoftaste #conniescakes #c&lcatering #curryman

[Jono's Lichfield Tourism @JonoTourism]

My next walking history tour of #Lichfield is 'James Thomas Law: Lichfield's Hidden Hero'! JT Law gave Lichfield its first public library, the statue of Samuel Johnson and the water fountain in Beacon Park! Sunday 30 Sep 2pm, tickets only £5pp book at: https://t.co/iXIUMYN3Jy

[Lichfield District Council @Lichfield_DC]

There's free fun for kids this Saturday on the Market Square to celebrate #Lichfield Heritage Weekend. @VisitLichfield is offering facepainting, the chance to decorate a canvas bag, and a Hopscotch Challenge all for free from 10am-3pm. More: https://t.co/beEasjyJ9w

[Lichfield Cathedral @LichfieldCath]

We look forward to welcoming you at the Cathedral this weekend to celebrate 100 years of #Lichfield #Heritage. #FREE to visit and explore | Over 1300 years of history! Plan your visit: https://t.co/9CRrkU3FQ7 @HistoricEngland @JonathanFoyle @EnjoyStaffs @bbcmtd @ITVCentral

[Jono's Lichfield Tourism @JonoTourism]

Don't forget to come along to Lichfield Speakers Corner on Dam Street at 11am today to hear me talk about #Lichfield and the Suffragettes, to celebrate 100 years of Votes For Women! A Lichfield Heritage Weekend event. Thanks to @AndrewUllah for the photos @VisitLichfield #WDYT

[Johnson Birthplace @SamuelJohnsonBM]

Don’t forget to stop by and celebrate Samuel Johnson’s 309th Birthday with us tomorrow! Both the Market Square and the Museum will be alive with activity as numerous different performances will be held in honour of the great man. Join us from 10:30am at the Museum to celebrate.

[Jono's Lichfield Tourism @JonoTourism]

I was out and about today Victorian Jono promoting the Lichfield Heritage Weekend Sat and Sun 22-23 September and handing out the events' leaflets @borestbakery , @lichspkrscorner and the @GuildhallCells ! Thanks to Nathan, Ian and @AndrewUllah for the pics! :) @EnjoyStaffs

[Jono's Lichfield Tourism @JonoTourism]

Lichfield Heritage Weekend starts tomorrow, Saturday 22 Sep - come and hear my talk on the Suffragettes at Lichfield Speaker's Corner at 11am! #lichfield #suffragettes #wdyt @lichspkrscorner @lichfieldcivic @VisitLichfield @SamuelJohnsonBM @lichfield_cc @Lichfield_DC @AndrewUllah

[Lich Speakers Corner @lichspkrscorner]

Faith Month continues at Lichfield Speakers' Corner on Saturday 18 August, at 11am when Anthony Wilson will talk about George Fox (as in Woe to the Bloody City of Lichfield) and the Quaker Movement. All welcome, to listen, ask questions or contribute #lichfield #FreedomOfSpeech