The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
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A warren of rooms give a good idea of Johnson's work, his character and the times he lived in. His wit and wisdom come across from brief quotations displayed throughout. I came away thinking I would love to have met him
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We visited under advice from a local. We had a great time, my daughter was learning about the dictionary at school and loved seeing the house, the exhibit on top floor was fantastic. The games for children throughout the museum were great fun.
The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Only draw back was not selling dictionaries in the shop!
The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Only draw back was not selling dictionaries in the shop!
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Nice to see the life story of a person who didn't give up easily. Very welcoming staff. Great storyboards and nice to see personal objects on display. Icing on the cake was top floor and seeing all the exposed timbers and construction of the roof. Was great to see the exposed joints etc.Visited on
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Very lnformative well worth a visitVisited on
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Interesting educational insight. So glad we went. Learnt alotVisited on
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Great little museum, lots of interesting information, and a real thrill to see lots of objects (a desk, an armchair, a chocolate pot) that belonged to Dr Johnson. Friendly staff who made us feel welcome, and a trail for children.
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Excellent Museum. Very well laid out and informative. Bit hard on theblegs lots of steps. That's tge challenge of old house's. Well worth a visit. Great staff.
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Fascinating and staff are welcoming and well-informed.Visited on
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Small museum (and don't miss it, it's hidden behind scaffolding as there is work going on). Very interesting video explaining all the background, before you visit the various rooms. Friendly welcome too - they are delighted to have visitors. For anyone interested in history and language, it's a must-see. The one downside is, it wouldn't be very accessible for anyone with mobility issues.
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After a very welcoming greeting at the entrance the birthplace collection starts with an excellent short video about the life and work of Samuel Johnson. There are some useful boards explaining the part of 18C Johnson lived in and the exhibition continues over three floors . Free entryVisited on
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Never knew this was here but it’s well worth a visit.
Warm welcome when we arrived by a friendly lady who gave us a leaflet showing us what was in all the rooms. Lots of exhibits to see and interactive stuff for kids. We loved the stack porcupine game and the skittles.
Really enjoyed our visit and it’s in a great location near all the shops and food places.
Warm welcome when we arrived by a friendly lady who gave us a leaflet showing us what was in all the rooms. Lots of exhibits to see and interactive stuff for kids. We loved the stack porcupine game and the skittles.
Really enjoyed our visit and it’s in a great location near all the shops and food places.
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Really authentic experience in this period house that envelops you in Georgian times. 5 storeys of interesting artefacts including an original dictionary and a fifteen minute film clip combine with art work and events of the time to immerse you in the world of Samuel Johnson. Will definitely return with my granddaughters to take in more detail especially when his father's bookbinding shop becomes interactive.
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So much to absorb.Visited on
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Free, but please leave a donation. A good bookshop and a remarkable fact and antique packed museum to a great man.
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Staggering how many local people have bypassed this gem including me for many years. Centrally located and friendly welcome. It's a lovely building with nearly all of it's original features in place. Plenty to see and read.
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It's free to go round, very interesting to find out so much about Samuel Johnson. You get a real feel for him and his life and friends.
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The Samuel Johnson museum in Lichfield is an essential visit for a new visitor to the city. For Lichfield residents, you should visit from time to time to remind you about the lustre he brought to our lovely cathedral city.
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Fascinating museum about the life, works and times of Samuel Johnson. Free entry. His life is told in order as you ascend the building, do go to the attic as there is a first edition of his dictionary to admire and a copy to interrogate. Also fascinating to see what else was happening in the world. Helpful staff.
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A learning environment of the person who wrote the first dictionary.
The house is were Samuel Johnson was born.
The house is were Samuel Johnson was born.
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Lovely time spent with my two young daughters, well worth a visit
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Great place to understand the impact on the current thinking. Free of charge so worth the visit. Children friendly as well
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Very nice guy at desk and interesting stuffVisited on
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I found this a very interesting place. I knew very little about Samuel Johnson and it was interesting to learn more about his life. The short film was particularly good. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I recommend a visit to the Samuel Johnson Birthplace to anyone visiting Lichfield.Visited on
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Great little museum. Helpful staff and very informative. Free entry and takes about an hour.
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Interesting museum about Samuel Johnson. Several floors. Free!
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