Local Reviews
In June 2015, James E said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This site has a very special atmosphere. The staff are friendly and informative and it is a well worthwhile visit for anyone in Lichfield or visiting the city.
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In June 2015, BAJ89 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
The museum over its several floors contains a splendid collection of exhibits, information and insight into the life and times of Samuel Johnson.
The museum details the immense and varied work of this prolific writer, it provided me with a much more detailed knowledge about Samuel Johnson then I was previously aware of.
Most Definitely worth a visit or two.
The museum details the immense and varied work of this prolific writer, it provided me with a much more detailed knowledge about Samuel Johnson then I was previously aware of.
Most Definitely worth a visit or two.
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In June 2015, Loopy504 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
And it's free! Beautiful botanical gardens lovely grand building fun mouse hunt for the children and it's right in the heart of lichfield. Take the kids and enjoy the garden yourself!
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In July 2015, GranZorro said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This should be a must for anybody interested in the English language. Samuel Johnson, the creator of the very first dictionary of the English language, was born here and maintained an attachment to Lichfield throughout his life. A visit to the house (five floors, no elevator) includes an informative short film and interesting exhibits placing the man in the context of his times.
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In July 2015, Brenda R said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
So much to see but it is only for the able bodied as it is up steps to enter and is spread over several floors up very steep stairs .
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In July 2015, Graham P said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Learn all there is about this great writer and son of Lichfield. Also renowned for constructing the early dictionary
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In July 2015, Shazzy P said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
To be honest I found this interesting but lacked substance. This old building is looking sorry for itself and needs some serious work and funding! Go for the sense of history and the surprise to me was how small people must have been 300 years ago! Not that tall myself but my head nearly touched the kitchen ceiling! There seems to be no disabled access and there are steep staircases. Half an hour at the most a time filler.
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In July 2015, Zita66 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
have lived in the area for over 20 years, have been passing the house every week and entered the first time. What a gem. Very friendly reception. House is on 4 floors, shows the kitchen in the basement and then other rooms on different floors. Information is displayed on panels on the wall. A Video is set up in one room to give you all the history. Oh the top floor (loft) is a little dress up area - had lot's of fun there.
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In July 2015, dick h said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A fascinating insight into one of Britains most influential people. Over five floors, this charming little museum and bookshop, gives an overview of Samuel Johnsons early life, with fascinating reflections of his mature career, and that of his many influential friends.
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In July 2015, Secyfur said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A very interesting and informative visit. The lovely man in charge was very helpful and could not do enough to make our visit a success. I was unable to visit all the floors as I an disabled but a video was played for me and a comfortable chair found while my friends enjoyed looking around
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