Local Reviews
In September 2016, John L said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
'Sam Johnson's' as it is affectionatly known locally, is the house where he was born and lived for a goodly part of his life. It has retained much of its origins including a tastefully presented garden with many of its original plants. The inside has been furnished as it would have been originally .Several exhibition pieces and artifacts have been introduced explaining Johnson's life & times as well as his career and achievements, notably including an edition of the original work. Quotations memorably adorn the walls. The ground floor has high quality books for sale in the sitting area. To view the house completely four flights of stairs are climbed!
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In September 2016, JANET B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Warmly welcomed on arrival, the situation and siting of important objects are made known to you straight away. Interesting books surround you, with lovely rooms waiting beyond. Staircases are easy to negotiate and decor inside the rooms show older construction techniques. The upper floors hold the actual birth place of Samuel Johnson, with good, descriptive exhibits throughout. Some good and original paintings are hidden behind doors, while old coaching route maps are situated at doorways, making them harder to find or see without getting in people's way. Constructions techniques were demonstrated by small scaled wooden models being displayed, with sites given in Lichfield where that example could be found. This in itself helped us look at older buildings in Lichfield with renewed interest. We didn't find any toilets, staircases would pose challenges for pushchairs and mobility issues. SOme dressing up clothes were available on the upper floors, mainly for girls we thought. But for the enthusiast and book specialist, this was a very good visit.
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In September 2016, Dee M said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A real insight into his life and works. Well laid out and informative, allow plenty of time to peruse this fascinating place, well worth a visit.
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In October 2016, SueandFran said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We really appreciated the opportunity to learn more about Samuel Johnson and his work. A great plus was that the museums in Lichfield were advertised as free and had donations boxes available for those of us who were happy to provide a donation.
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In October 2016, Glenn W said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Called in as I haven't been for years, very interesting if you like this sort of thing, not just about Johnson but gives a good insight into life in Britain during his lifetime
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In October 2016, Francesca D said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We love this place: we take the kids in every other Saturday for the Bookworm club. The hardly knew any English when they first entered the club: the volunteers were patient, entertaining, adorable with them, and made them (further) love reading and playing in a new language. The house is in lovely 18th century building, with fine memorabilia of Samuel Johnson. The Bookworms club is a testament to his wish to inspire children to read and learn. The second-hand bookshop offers a very interesting selection, especially for people who love travel books and memoirs. The volunteers are the kindest and friendliest you could imagine. We love it there
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In October 2016, James W said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
From the first greeting from enthusiastic staff to end of our visit we were captivated - lots of detail about the early life of the great Dr Johnson and plenty to keep us interested.
Lots of stairs so perhaps not suitable for all but gave a real flavour of what life must have been like. Very central and lots of other places to see nearby. Thoroughly recommend a visit and will return as to much to take in in one go!
Lots of stairs so perhaps not suitable for all but gave a real flavour of what life must have been like. Very central and lots of other places to see nearby. Thoroughly recommend a visit and will return as to much to take in in one go!
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In October 2016, HilaryW971 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This museum was eady to find and well worth a visit. We learnt much about Smuel Johnson and we found the video in a first floor room a helpful introduction.The room where his father worked is kept as it was when Samuel Johnson lived and worked there so it is quite atmospheric . The receptionist was very helpful. Thank you! We recommend a visit here.
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In October 2016, John G said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Go back in time see how he lived in the very house where he was born and became Englands greatest man of Letters. There is an introductory film that explains his life.
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In October 2016, Caroline A said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Lived here all my life and never been in. Very informative. A lovely old building with loads of history and information to read and to listen to
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