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Heritage Trail - Cathedral & Beacon Park

Published: 14th July 2006 09:53

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1642. England is plunged into Civil War. The country is divided by those that support Parliamentarians and those that support the King. Lichfield found itself embroiled in the middle of this war and on the third and final siege, the central spire of the Cathedral collapsed after tireless bombardment.

Cathedral Porch

Cathedral Organ

A stained glass window was fiited as tribute to the re-building of the Cathedral and was placed in the Lady Chapel in 1803.

Beacon Park is surrounded by breathtaking pools and planting, set in 78 acres of greenery it offers open space and pleasure for everyone. Beacon Park has various activities for children with play areas, crazy golf and boating, as well as tennis, golf or bowls. A statue of the Captain of the Titanic is placed in the Victorian Gardens, follow the Trail and find out why he has made the park his home.