Storyteller Maria Credali uses this tale to explore the love of a father for his son and show us how life can be not just endured but enjoyed - even in the most difficult of circumstances.
Historian Jono Oates tells the story of the crash of Lichfield Bank in 1855 which led to widespread panic in the city and the ruination of its owner Richard Greene.
Anthony Poulton-Smith explores the history of how some of our favourite pub names came to be.
Erasmus Darwin House will welcome youngsters for a drop-in Easter craft workshop.
Join historian Jono Oates for a talk exploring the 250th anniversary of the American War of Independence.
Join storyteller Maria Credali for an evening of festive tales.
See the house decorated for Christmas and meet Doctor and Mrs Darwin. There will also be free children’s craft activities and a shadow puppet show.
Dr Malcolm Dick will give his talk, Lunar Links – Erasmus Darwin and the importance of local networks in the Midlands Enlightenment, at Erasmus Darwin House.
Sheelagh James will give a talk – The Good, The Bad and the Deadly – on medicine for women and children during the Georgian period.
Historian Jono Oates gives a talk on the Gunpowder Plot.
Erasmus Darwin House is hosting free Halloween craft activities for kids.
Free science activities on offer for kids at Erasmus Darwin House.
