The Church of England website for Christ Church

Stafford Record Office holds the Lichfield Congregational Church Baptisms 1912 - 1977, Burials 1912 – 1951, and Marriages 1912 - 1948

Erasmus Darwin was one of the greatest polymaths of the 18th century. It has been said that no one since has ever rivalled him for his achievements in such a wide range of fields

A history of the Guild Church of Saint Mary produced by the church

Stafford Record Office has the return for Lichfield 1666 published in "Collection for a History of Staffordshire" 1936 volume

Do you have ancestors who was working in Lichfield in 1811? If so, you may find them listed here

Birmingham Diocesan Archives holds the original registers of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church for Baptisms 1788 – 1947, Confirmations 1806, 1816, 1838 & 1846 – 1925 and Marriages 1803 - 1839 & 1846 - 1925

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Inmates Records 1924 – 1928

Did you or an ancestor attend King Edward VI Grammar School in 1950? If so, you should find them, or you, on one of these school photographs of the staff and pupils.

Read the history of the King Edward VII Statue on display in Beacon Park

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Bishops Transcripts for Marriages 1744 - 1892 (with gaps 1755-66 and Burials 1888 – 1892

Staffordshire Record Office holds the original registers for Baptisms & Burials 1660 - 1984 and Marriages 1660 - 1836

The Birmingham & Midland SGH has published a transcript of the Lichfield Cathedral Marriage Licences and Bonds for 1711 - 1716

"The Lichfield Story" through the Exhibits, Graphics, Displays and AV Presentations tells the story of Lichfield covering 2000 years of history. It has a collection of over 6000 photographs and negatives of Lichfield`s social history its fascinating history

Through maps, see how Lichfield has changed over the years

Built in 1873 to supply safe, clean drinking water to the towns of the Black Country, Sandfields is one of only four pumping stations to retain its original Cornish beam engine in situ.

Pigot & Co.'s National Commercial Directory for Lichfield 1828 -1829

Pigot & Co.'s Directory of Staffordshire 1830 - Lichfield Inns, Hotels, Taverns and Public Houses

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Lichfield Poll Book for 1747

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Presbyterian Church Baptisms and Births 1695 - 1736

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Primitive Methodist Church Baptisms 1840 - 1932

Staffordshire Record Office holds wills for Staffordshire the main probate court at the Consistory Court of Lichfield, and has manuscript indexes to the wills held

Staffordshire Record Office holds copies of wills proven at the Lichfield District Probate Registry 1858 - 1928

Lichfield Record Office holds copies of wills proven at the Lichfield District Probate Registry 1858 - 1928

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Lichfield Rate Books 1866 - 1957

Greetings and welcome to St Chad's website - the virtual home of St Chad's Church, Lichfield

The Church of England’s website for Saint Chad's Church

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Bishops Transcripts for 1659 - 1892 (with several gaps)

Staffordshire Record Office holds the original registers for Banns 1754 – 1774, Baptisms 1635 – 1946, Burials 1635 – 1953 and Marriages 1635 – 1933

Saint John's Community Church

The Church of England's website for Saint Mary's Church

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Bishops Transcripts for 1659 - 1868 (with gaps 1662 - 72 & 1675 - 78)

Staffordshire Record Office holds the original registers for and Banns 1754 - 1792 & 1823 –1954, Baptisms 1566 – 1917, Burials 1566 – 1921 and Marriages 1566 - 1921

The Church of England's website for Saint Michael's Church

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Bishops Transcripts for 1663 - 1868 (with many gaps)

Saint Michael’s Church Marriages 1788 - 1804

Staffordshire Record Office holds the original registers for Banns 1754 – 1762, Baptisms 1569 – 1933, Burials 1569 –1940 and Marriages 1569 - 1945

The Museum stands in the centre of the historic city of Lichfield, which remained close to Johnson's heart throughout his life. Best known for his Dictionary of the English Language, Johnson spent the first 27 years of his life in the large, imposing house which overlooks Market Square, frequently returning until shortly before his death in 1784

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Tamworth Street, Wesleyan Methodist Church Baptisms 1892 - 1982

A short history of The Swan

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Valuation Lists 1868 – 1934

Staffordshire Record Office holds Poll Books for Lichfield for 1761, 1799, 1826, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1835 and 1837

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Wade Street, Independent Church Baptisms 1801 - 1837

The B F H G has photographed and transcribed the names on the Lichfield War Memorials

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Wesleyan Methodist Church Baptisms 1815 – 1892

Paupers in need of assistance from Lichfield would have been examined and assessed, and if they met the criteria, they would have been admitted to Lichfield Workhouse. Learn a little of the history of the Lichfield Workhouse

Lichfield Workhouse Census 1881 records the staff and inmates in the Workhouse

The national Archives holds the Lichfield Workhouse Correspondence, 1834-1900 and Staff Registers, 1837-1921

Lichfield Workhouse Index of Admission to and Discharges from Poor Law Union Workhouses, 1836-1900

Staffordshire Record Office holds the Lichfield Workhouse records for Inmates 1924-1928, Ledgers, 1883-1930, Minutes, 1836-1930, Rate Books, 1866-1957 and Valuation Lists 1868 – 1934