The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
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This building belies what is inside. A completely fascinating trip back in time for all ages. I need to go again to make sure I took everything in!!
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I was only in the city for a brief visit and spent about forty minutes doing a very brief look around. Anyone with an interest in books and writing would be fascinated to see the birthplace of this great man, from the kitchen/living room in the basement to the attic rooms at the top of the house. A friendly and helpful guide at the front desk was able to answer my questions. A delightful discovery on my first visit to this city.
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A fascinating museum that is bigger than it appears. Start your visit with the video, then work your way through the building. It gets a bit confusing in places, trying to reference anyone and everyone Samuel Johnson might have interacted with - I eventually gave up trying to keep up and just focussed on the key people (Johnson, his wife, Garrett and Johnson's biographer). To their credit, there is a lot of recognition for influential women of the time in some of the different exhibits, which was very welcome.
There are some interesting items on display, from playbills to Johnson's original dictionaries and other publications, to his wife's wedding ring. and some beautiful maps and paintings of the city and its cathedral. The information posters are interesting, and there are large-print versions, magnifiers and close-up photos available to help those with limited vision. There are a lot of steps so the museum itself isn't very accessible, although a video tour of the building is available in the bookshop/reception.
A good place to while away a couple of hours and learn more about Johnson and Lichfield.
There are some interesting items on display, from playbills to Johnson's original dictionaries and other publications, to his wife's wedding ring. and some beautiful maps and paintings of the city and its cathedral. The information posters are interesting, and there are large-print versions, magnifiers and close-up photos available to help those with limited vision. There are a lot of steps so the museum itself isn't very accessible, although a video tour of the building is available in the bookshop/reception.
A good place to while away a couple of hours and learn more about Johnson and Lichfield.
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It is easy to find in the centre of Lichfield. There is an interesting book shop at the ground level entry
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You will be able to visit this spot as easily as we did as it is right in the middle of the city centre.
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Wonderful helpful staff - enjoyed the variety of information and loved the second hand books!!
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Keep up the great work
Previously enjoyed special events
Keep up the great work
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Took my granddaughter who was being home schooled at the time. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. Free to visit and right in the city centre. Very atmospheric of Dr Johnson's time. You could couple it with a visit to the Darwin museum or the cathedral, both of which are only a few minutes walk away
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this is a must if you are in lichfield the museum is run by voluntary staff ,they are very informative with any questions and its a lovely well keeper museum .its free and worth the visit .
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A really well organised and interesting museum giving a real insight into Johnson, his times and works. The fact that it is free to enter is a great bonus. A good second hand bookshop complements the museum. Lichfield itself is a very attractive small city too.
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This relatively small museam proved to be facinating. We spend a long time on each floor and found it all interesting.
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Samuel Johnson authored an important English language dictionary, however, sadly, this museum did not really match our tastes. Other people might really like it though.
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This man was a towering genius of hie age but also a great son of Lichfield beautifully explored in this building
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Opening the door into the bookshop we were greeted by the best of hosts who told us what could be seen and how we should pace our ascents to the upper floors. It proved to be a worthwhile climb with treasures on every level.
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Excellent window onto the life and influence of Samuel Johnson. Who knew what an undertaking writing a dictionary could be!
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Very interesting museum
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A decent museum showing the life of a man, in great depth. Lots of things to look at, plus lots of interactive things to do too. Not surprisingly there's a copy of the original Dictionary which you can use to look up words and see how their meanings have changed over time.
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Great site to discover the rural life of a village doctor in the 18th century. Good and interesting museum about the life of Charles Darwin's grandfather, one of my heroes.
It's free and very flirty. Very helpful employees
It's free and very flirty. Very helpful employees
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Lovely here guides are fantastic.
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Imteresting place, interesting man. Friendly, engaging staff.
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Good
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Lovely place to visit. Lots of information available about Samuel Johnson. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Such a fascinating place about an even more fascinating gentleman - the displays are attractive and very informative.
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Very interesting fascinating insight into Dr Johnson
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The house has a lot of interesting items and information inside, and the free entry is really helpful for tourists and locals alike. We enjoyed the layout and detail that went into the house and the staff were really lovely, passionate and experienced. We learned a lot just from the staff so be sure to ask them if you have any questions when you visit. Highly recommended if you're in the area !
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Interesting little place that is free to go in.
My kids loved the dressing up room.
My kids loved the dressing up room.
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