Local Reviews
In November 2017, 323David323 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We had a wonder round here one Saturday morning. Nice little second hand book shop on ground floor followed by lots of rooms with exhibits in and interesting items to look at. Another excellent free attraction in Lichfield.
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In February 2018, P&TK said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This is a gem of a museum. I knew Johnson wrote a dictionary but there was so much more to him. The exhibits are well displayed and explained in authentic surrounding. Not to be missed.
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In February 2018, Tricky Dicky B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This Birthplace Museum is well worth visiting, especially if you are interested in literary matters. The story of the life of Samuel Johnson is comprehensive, and is told right from the initial introductory film, through the rooms at many levels of the house to the ladies (guides) who bring it to life. The relationships of the Johnsons, Garricks and Darwin families etc. are fascinating. The pictures, portraits and many books, records etc. all add to comprehensive picture provided.
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In March 2018, 6Bob said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We visited the Museum almost on the spur of the moment and we are glad we did. The curator was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, providing huge detail about Samuel Johnson (and quite a few others!). Definitely worth the time.
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In March 2018, shrimp62 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
my daughter and myself stopped off at Litchfield just for one night on our way to National Memorial Arboretum. Had done some homework on Litchfield prior to our visit so was aware of Samuel Johnson Museum.
On entering just looks like a little book shop, greeted by a lady who appeared to have a lot of knowledge of the museum and she gave us an info leaflet to assist is with the visit. Lovely little museum with lots of very detailed information about Samuel Johnson and other philosophers local to Litchfield.
Visit took about an hour so ideal if you don't have long, would definitely recommend
On entering just looks like a little book shop, greeted by a lady who appeared to have a lot of knowledge of the museum and she gave us an info leaflet to assist is with the visit. Lovely little museum with lots of very detailed information about Samuel Johnson and other philosophers local to Litchfield.
Visit took about an hour so ideal if you don't have long, would definitely recommend
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In April 2018, Nicolawi said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Took my daughter today she’s 6. She did the spy trail. We were both so impressed with what we learned & saw. Staff were so helpful and friendly
If you haven’t yet been take a look. You won’t be disappointed
If you haven’t yet been take a look. You won’t be disappointed
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In April 2018, Helen B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Very interesting museum. We all discovered lots about a man we knew very little about before our visit.
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In April 2018, PeruSaddler said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This place is somewhat Tardis-like; once you are inside there are a lot of rooms and a lot of stuff to read about too.
Staff are friendly and the events held on special occasions are well thought out.
Staff are friendly and the events held on special occasions are well thought out.
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In April 2018, 2014Jandy said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We visited this museum while in Lichfield and as we walked in we received a lovely welcome from the lady in the bookshop/entrance to the museum. She explained what we could see and left us to wander around the house at our own pace.
Lovely historic building filled with the history of Samuel Johnson including a short video to watch about his life.
Good information on each floor, things for the kids to do especially trying on the hats!
The bookshop on the ground floor has a variety of second-hand books too.
Lovely historic building filled with the history of Samuel Johnson including a short video to watch about his life.
Good information on each floor, things for the kids to do especially trying on the hats!
The bookshop on the ground floor has a variety of second-hand books too.
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In April 2018, Quixote said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
On entering the house, we were warmly welcomed by a very nice lady who explained the layout of the place and gave us recommendations on where to start. The house had a multitude of rooms over five floors and a plethora of fascinating objects. I particularly enjoyed interacting with the dictionary and spending time in the room in which Dr Johnson was born. I learned a huge amount and had a wonderful afternoon here. Highly recommended for anybody interested in history and for those who want to learn more about Lichfield itself as a cultural centre.
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