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Lichfield Guildhall Cells

Name: Lichfield Guildhall Cells
Telephone: +44 1543 250011
Rating: 4.8

Place Types: Cultural Center , Landmark & Historical Place , Performance & Event Venue

Address: Bore Street, WS13 6LU Lichfield

Coordinate: 52.6830325021, -1.8271241856

Phone: +44 1543 250011

Website: http://www.visitlichfield.co.uk/content/old-guildhall-prison-cells

Social: https://www.facebook.com/189188777863654

Rating: 4.8

Reviews: 2

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Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
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About Lichfield Guildhall Cells

Prison Cells

Lichfield Guildhall Cells Description

Edward Wightman was held in theses cell before his execution, the last person to be burned at the stake for heresy in England, came to his gruesome end on Lichfield's Market Square on 11 April 1612. Lichfield City Council is marking the 400th anniversary of his death with a ceremony on Lichfield Market square on Wednesday 11 April 2012 at 12 noon, and the reopening of the Guildhall Cells.

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User 03/07/2018 02:54

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User 08/24/2013 20:07

The Guildhall was once at the centre of law enforcement in Lichfield, and has been at the heart of civic government in the cathedral city for over 600 years. In the past, it has been the meeting place of Lichfield Corporation but it has also served at different times as a court, prison, police station, theatre and fire station. The story of the Guilhall in Bore Street dates back to at least the late 14th century. The Guildhall takes its name from the ancient Guild of Saint Ma...
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