Scene showing a Parliamentarian soldier, Lichfield Heritage Centre

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Date:1900 - 2008 (c.)

Description:One of several tableau-style scenes in the Lichfield Heritage Centre, formerly housed in the old St Mary's Church in Market Square. This scene shows a mannequin depicting a 17th century Parliamentarian cavalryman ('Roundhead') wearing a typical 'lobster pot' helmet. It formed a part of a display relating to Lichfield during the British civil wars. The Heritage Centre closed in 2017 and the building converted to house Lichfield's main public library.

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Creators: Mr Ben Cunliffe - Creator

Image courtesy of: Mr Ben E Cunliffe

Donor ref:BEC-90 (231/39287)

Source: Mr Ben E Cunliffe

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