Local Reviews
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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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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