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The Church with its famous Saxon crypt (958 to 975), and the 
interesting monuments presenting so many features of interest and 
nearly every style of architecture was also visited, as also the school 
chapel with its beautiful glass windows and memorial gifts. 
The new Gymnasium and Swimming Baths were also visited. 
Excursions, 1910. 
Five Excursions were again arranged and carried out, the 
average attendance being 25. 
Excursion to Lichfield, April 13th. 
Leader Mr. F. W. Andrews. 
On arrival, the party proceeded to the Cathedral, Councillor C. 
Harradine kindly acting as guide. Two profitable hours were spent 
in visiting the Library, St. Stephen’s Chapel, St. Chad’s Chapel, the 
Lady Chapel, the Consistory Court,and the Chapel house, the beauti- 
ful stained glass, 16 century work in Lady Chapel was greatly 
admired. ‘The famous MSS. of St. Chad’s gospel (about 700) also 
attracted close interest. 
The party then proceeded to Dr. Johnson’s birth place in the 
Market Square, where Councillor W. A. Wood, gave a most lucid 
account of the manner in which the house and its many valuable 
gifts came into the possession of the Corporation. The Mayor of 
Lichfield G. It. Benson, Esq (now Lord Charnwood) was also present. 
The next move was to the Guildhall, where the famous Corporation 
Plate and Regalia, including the ancient Ashmolean Plate was on view, 
the last was presented by Elias Ashmole the noted antiquary, and 
founder of the Ashmolean Museum, to his native city of Lichfield, 
in 1666, also the valuable guild book proved unique in its interest. 
Through the kindness of Colonel Williams, the party was allowed to 
inspect the Friary, which formerly belonged to the Franciscan or 
Grey Friars, and was founded about 1229. The house was partly 
destroyed by fire, but was re-built in 1545. 
