Short Account of the Ancient and Modern State of the City and Close of Lichfield

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. It has long been a source of surprise and disappointment to travellers, that a city, celebrated for giving birth to several eminent characters, and possessing in itself so many attractions, should be deficient, in what other places, of comparatively little interest furnish to the enquirer; a short account of its beauties and antiquities. With the intention of obviating that deficiency the following pages are offered.<br><br>To the admirers of Johnson, the views of his birth place, the willow, and the house of his daughter in law, the author presumes will not be unacceptable, and trusts the public will view his efforts with candor and indulgence.<br><br>A short account of the Cathedral, Painted Glass, Monuments, &c., is already published; little has therefore been said of it in this volume.