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On 12th March 2009 Peter Martin and I completed our 165 mile walk using canal paths from Lichfield to London to officially launch the Samuel Johnson Tercentenary. Our walk recreated Samuel Johnson and David Garrick's famous journey to London in 1737 where they both achieved fame.

We visited many schools on our journey and enjoyed sharing our experiences and talking about the lives of Johnson and Garrick with the pupils.

Visit the Tercentenary web site: http://www.johnson2009.org

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Well done Nick. What is next up you're sleeve? Donation by Steve and Joyce 30/03/09  

£20.00

Well done. Enjoyed the Guildhall reception and did not recognise you in your David Garrick costume!! Donation by John Milller 20/03/09  

£10.00

Well done Nick. What are you planning next? Donation by Steve Ebbs 20/03/09  

£100.00

Congratulations! Hope you're putting your feet up now! Donation by Lydia Syson 17/03/09  

£10.00

Congratulations! What a splendid start to the tercentenary. Very sorry I could not be at the Guildhall reception but hope to catch up in April. Donation by Ilse Vickers 16/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic achievement Nick and Peter. Sore feet? I know a good podiatrist! Donation by Chris and Mandy Stott 12/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Congratulations on arriving safely and on time! Many thanks too, to your support team (Maureen) Donation by Mary Baker 11/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, Nick and Peter! Sorry I can't make it across the pond to welcome you at the Guildhall. I'm following your progress though! Donation by Fiona Ritchie 11/03/09  

£20.00

Lovely to meet you today and thank you for visiting Victoria School. Good Luck and God's Speed. Donation by Rowena Pike 10/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Granny Buttons 09/03/09  

£10.00

hope to see you at the Guildhall Donation by Tina Matthews 04/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick! Hope the tights don't get too itchy. Wendy. Donation by Wendy Moore 02/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Glad to hear you got off to such a good start. May the sun keep shining! Donation by Jane Darcy 02/03/09  

£10.00

Hope you have a great blister-free walk. Good luck! Donation by John Harcup 02/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Look forward to seeing you both at the Guildhall next week. Donation by Robert Whelan 02/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm loving the hat Nick, you look as fantastic as ever! Best of luck xxx Donation by Justine 01/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great day Nick. Will be thinking of you. Donation by Tom & Rose Chan 28/02/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck .Enjoy! Donation by sheilah trivedi 28/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great to see it all about to kick off... (not that you can kick much with blistered feet!) Good luck Donation by Graeme Clarke 27/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hello Nick - I saw the piece in the Express and Star. I know NLT and they are a great organisation so I wanted to support you - Good Luck Donation by Annie 27/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I look forward to hearing all about it. I hope that you enjoy it Nick. Best wishes Donation by Equitas Investment Services Ltd 25/02/09  

£60.00

I once worked at the Archway Hospital within sight of the bronze version of Whittington's cat, so just had to be part of this. Donation by Ian Magrath 24/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick I'll be thinking of you while I'm in sunny climes! Donation by Sue Farrant 24/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, Nicholas! Donation by Tim Knapman 23/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the walk and look forward to hearing about your experiences. Donation by Jim & Gina Hobbs 21/02/09  

£20.00

Sir John Floyer favoured gentle exercise (tortoise, not hare) Enjoy the walk! Donation by Denis Gibbs 17/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Well done! Enjoy it Donation by Sally Found 17/02/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck, see you at start and finish! Donation by david arthur 16/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope the sun shines on your journey Donation by Ann Gleeson 15/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

best of luck, enjoy every step! Donation by Ben Challacombe 15/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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