Three Spires, Old Inns & a Roll of the Bones: Lichfield to Sutton Coldfield

Three Spires, Old Inns & a Roll of the Bones: Lichfield to Sutton Coldfield I had a brilliant day exploring the pubs and local history of Lichfield before heading over to Sutton Coldfield for a couple more stops. My friend Paul joined me for the Lichfield part, and it was lovely catching up as we worked our way through a fantastic mix of old inns, modern bars and brewery favourites. There was plenty to see between the pints too, from the magnificent cathedral to little reminders of the city’s past tucked away along the streets. I finished in Sutton Coldfield with two cracking independent craft beer spots, rounding off a really enjoyable day out. A Little History of Lichfield & Sutton Coldfield Lichfield grew around the religious community established by St Chad in 669, and its cathedral became an important place of pilgrimage. The city’s medieval streets were shaped under Bishop Roger de Clinton, while the cathedral later suffered badly during the English Civil War. Lichfield was the…