As the sun melts the snow in the surrounding Cambridgeshire countryside I thought I would see what the internet has to offer regarding the history of Lichfield.

In 1776 Dr Samuel Johnson took his friend Boswell to Lichfield to show him “genuine civilised life in an English provincial town”. The description still rings true today, for although Lichfield has grown considerably, it still retains its civilised charm and many of the fine buildings at the heart of the City, including the house in which Johnson was born, have remained largely unchanged over the intervening centuries.

Taken from www.lichfield.gov.uk

This description conjures up the most quintessential image of a very charming place and despite the snow and cold temperature forecast I am really excited about meeting and chatting to the people who come along to this evening’s event at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre.

I love the spontaneity of these events and find each one takes a new turn, a different direction and a chance to really think about who the audience are and what they experience from me.

It can be a very scary process, opening oneself up in this way. So far audiences have been very kind and considerate and I hope the genuine civilised folk of Lichfield will bring along their charm this evening.

I will pack my car with as many items of interest I can possibly squeeze in and hope the colours, sounds and instruments will work their charm!

Image: Anonymous (taken from wikimedia.org)