Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 21 April 2023
Every now and then, I come across a piece of work that makes me put my camera down."
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Be there: Lichfield Cathedral and Lichfield in glorious VR
In the 9th century, Lichfield was the hub of the mighty Mercian power-grasp for political hegemony. King Offa (who built that dyke) made it an archbishopric with dominion from the Humber to the Thames.
Be there: Lichfield Cathedral West Front Door in glorious VR
The west front doors at Lichfield are covered in decorative metalwork. They warrant a closer inspection - the clasps and keyhole covers are as intricate as the cusping on the stone work.