ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENTS LICHFIELD

Lichfield, a charming cathedral city in Staffordshire, England, is steeped in history dating back to the 7th century. The city is named after the local marshy land, derived from the Old English word “lic,” meaning a corpse, suggesting its early use as a place of burial. Lichfield’s historical significance was cemented when St. Chad, a missionary from Northumbria, chose it as the center for the Diocese of Mercia in 669 AD. He established his bishopric here, and a cathedral was built, around which the city developed.

The present Lichfield Cathedral, with its three distinctive spires known as the “Ladies of the Vale,” stands on the same site where St. Chad’s original church was built. It is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires and has been an architectural and spiritual beacon throughout the city’s history. The cathedral suffered considerable damage during the English Civil War but was beautifully restored in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Throughout the medieval and Tudor periods, Lichfield remained a modest market town, benefiting from the presence of the cathedral and its associated pilgrimages and religious activities. In the 18th century, Lichfield emerged as a cultural hub, notably being the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, the esteemed lexicographer and author of “A Dictionary of the English Language.”

Today, Lichfield maintains a small-town atmosphere with an area of 14 square kilometers (5.4 square miles) and a population of approximately 33,000. It continues to attract visitors with its rich heritage, historic buildings, and vibrant cultural life, including annual arts and literary festivals.