Displacement Activity #256
Lichfield really is very beautiful in Autumn, and so I went for a walk today and took pictures of Minster Pool instead of getting on with the pressing business of finishing my novel. To be honest it was a welcome distraction from writing about the failed invasion of Britain by the French in 1744.
Another pleasant distraction was this invitation (below) which I received last week from our friend Dr Erasmus Darwin. It seems I am to attend a Christmas supper at his house in December where he will be serving Yorkshire Christmas pye, plum porrige, tansy pudding, potted cheese and sack possets. I can’t wait…
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I live in the English cathedral city of Lichfield, which, despite having a population of fewer than 5,000 during the Georgian period, was home to many important artists and intellectuals including Samuel Johnson, David Garrick and Erasmus Darwin. I generally blog about the short 18th century (1715-1789), feisty Georgian ladies and Lichfield’s 18th-century heritage. If you have any comments, feel free to email me at woffington [at] gmail [dot] com. You can also
Sounds delightful. I wish I could attend. Not sure what is meant by 21st Century evening dress though.
You have such a knack for taking photos, I always appreciate when you have them on the site!
Hi weakspeaker, I don't know why they won't just let us go in 18th-century costume to be honest. I think I could handle a stomacher.
And thanks Heather, I love taking photos and am planning on buying a better camera soon (and I'll be snapping away like crazy at the Georgian supper!)