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# Representative of Church Commissioners visits Lichfield Cathedral
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/representative-of-church-commissioners-visits-lichfield-cathedral/
- Published: 2023-09-21T06:08:31.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-21T06:08:46.000Z
- Description: The Church Commissioners’ representative in the House of Commons has paid a visit to Lichfield Cathedral.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

The Church Commissioners’ representative in the House of Commons has paid a visit to Lichfield Cathedral.

Andrew Selous came to the city after previously being invited by Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant.

Pat Scaife, one of the cathedral’s stewards and a local historian, guided Andrew and Michael around the cathedral with Canons Andrew Stead and Gregory Platten. 

Mr Selous said:

> “We saw the medieval library, an early hand-scribed edition of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, and later had discussions with Simon Warburton and Stephen Packham around the funding of our cathedrals.”  
>  
> Andrew Selous

Sir Michael added:

> “This was a very worthwhile visit and I am really grateful for the cathedral finding the time to host us in this way.   
>  
> “Our ancient cathedrals are part of the fabric of our life – whether we be Anglican, of another faith, or no religion at all – and it is important that they be maintained for futuire generations.  
>  
> “Lichfield Cathedral was completed around 1280\. I would hope it will still be a part of Lichfield life in another 800 years.”  
>  
> Michael Fabricant