Local Reviews
In August 2017, niccarlyle said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
From the venue, I got a good insight into the promising lad from Lichfield rather than the great man of letters - but that was most fitting, as other Johnson museums (eg the London house off the Strand) complement with the later success.
It's the volunteers who make the place. And if you live in Lichfield, you can't but admire the enthusiam of both the Johnson Society and the Erasmus Darwin House society.
It's the volunteers who make the place. And if you live in Lichfield, you can't but admire the enthusiam of both the Johnson Society and the Erasmus Darwin House society.
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In August 2017, EM B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We had a wonderful time finding out so much more about Dr Johnson, especially his friendships with David Garrick and James Boswell.
We were greeted by a very amusing, enthusiastic and knowlegeable volunteer, who made our visit.
We were greeted by a very amusing, enthusiastic and knowlegeable volunteer, who made our visit.
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In August 2017, nuthatch66 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A very interesting place to visit and learn more about the great man. Very knowledgable staff. An original copy of the famous dictionary can be seen on the top floor.
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In August 2017, Barbara W said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
visited the Samuel Johnson birthplace museum today, very surprised how interesting it is for any age group, it is free to go in and very friendly staff. well worth a visit.
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In September 2017, ianfI9058XB said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
If in Lichfield you should be sure to visit Johnson's Birthplace great for the whole family. Our grandsons really enjoyed visiting from Canada
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In September 2017, Cecilia M said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Love this museum
Very interesting place to visit and if it wasn't for this guy we wouldn't have the dictionary as we know it
Very interesting and informative staff very help
How ever there are lots of stairs to negotiate
Best bit is the second hand book shop
Very interesting place to visit and if it wasn't for this guy we wouldn't have the dictionary as we know it
Very interesting and informative staff very help
How ever there are lots of stairs to negotiate
Best bit is the second hand book shop
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In September 2017, CharlesGraham79 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
There are two Johnson houses 🏡 one in London which did see sometime ago I think I judge this being slight superior it large house house with display on each floor some use of audio equipment and helpful video, talks about his life and put him in context of other figures from his time. you can actually look up words in copy of his famous dictionary.
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In October 2017, Carol Stevens said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Based in the very centre of Lichfield and right next to a busy thriving market you will find Johnson's birthplace and childhood home. What a great little museum you can really imagine the family living there. From the basement kitchen where he spent hours reading to the very top of the house where the servants had their rooms it is all fascinating. You'll learn about his family life, his school years, his time at university and what he did next. You feel for him as he goes through ups and downs in life and you get an insight into his friendships and relationships. You'll find a copy of the famous dictionary and hear his ideas, what a wag! I loved it and I'm sure you will too.
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In October 2017, LichTraveller said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Visited Lichfield for their Heritage weekend.
Had an interesting tour of the house and some birthday cake.
Had an interesting tour of the house and some birthday cake.
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In November 2017, Nige said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Well worth a visit if you're in Lichfield, it's free and takes week over an hour. The bloke on the desk at the front door obviously loves his job and his subject.
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