Local Reviews
In September 2021, linda Longmore said about National Memorial Arboretum
Beautiful setting for a wonderful tribute to so many people. We visited mainly to see the memorial plaque for my sister who we sadly lost this year. We took the train which was very informative and a pleasant ride. We will be back as there is so much more to see,it was good to see families with young children explaining what the plaques etc meant.
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In October 2021, Jill Owen said about National Memorial Arboretum
Amazingly beautiful and serene. Beautiful memorials.
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In October 2021, Annette Winter said about National Memorial Arboretum
Very humbling. Some of the monuments are very nicely laid out. Some we had to walk on the grass to view the plaques. As I use a mobility scooter to get around I had very muddy wheels and the scooter has to go into our car boot. Yuk. But just in case you use a wheelchair or scooter its for info only.
I absolutely enjoyed seeing the different designs that are used for certain areas. Flying Pegasus with a warrior on his back for the paratroopers regiment. There is a Polar Bear, a Tiger, a Lion, a Jaguar and several more for you to read about why they are chosen. It's a great day out and I would recommend it to young and old. Enjoy.
I absolutely enjoyed seeing the different designs that are used for certain areas. Flying Pegasus with a warrior on his back for the paratroopers regiment. There is a Polar Bear, a Tiger, a Lion, a Jaguar and several more for you to read about why they are chosen. It's a great day out and I would recommend it to young and old. Enjoy.
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In October 2021, sam morrow said about National Memorial Arboretum
Taken us a while to visit but well worth the wait. Plenty of parking available, really friendly, helpful staff were everywhere happy to share information about the different memorials, Eddie was superb taking the time to walk with us to the Burma memorials and talk us through the history and more for each of them, it was really appreciated and it made our visit special. The land train tour was £7 each but we enjoyed it, and seen much more than we would have just walking around!
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In October 2021, Britlatino 650 said about National Memorial Arboretum
I attended the RTTW Amazing experience. Plenty of parking .places to eat ,interesting memorials to see. Very humbling
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In August 2018, EwanE1 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Set in Johnson's original Lichfield house, the museum attempts to create the different phases of Johnson's life in different rooms. The display's were interesting, but it did seem to gloss over the dictionary and his other famous writings.
Beware, there are many, many narrow stairs.
Beware, there are many, many narrow stairs.
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In August 2018, DorianBlue said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This is a free museum and provides some interesting insights into the life of Samuel Johnson. Dr. Johnson was the author of a famous 2 volume English dictionary. There is a copy you can check out here on site. This building originally housed the book store that Samuels father ran, and the living quarters where he grew up. Takes an hour or so to go through the museum. One warning: lots of step stairs to climb, and no elevator.
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In August 2018, lindens43 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Although I studied the life and work of Dr. Johnson many years ago as part of my English degree, I remembered very little about him apart from his famous dictionary, and his habit of writing very long sentences! Visiting his house was first on our list of things to do in Lichfield, and we were not disappointed.
Each room of the house is dedicated to a different part of Johnson's life, and in one room a life sized sculpture of the great man peering at the view from his window, hands leaning on the sill, made me believe for a minute that an actor was employed to represent him! We learnt a great deal about Johnson's early life, his less happy experiences at school and his success in London. We both enjoyed getting to know him.
But do beware! My husband had some difficulty with navigating the narrow stairs to the higher floors!
Each room of the house is dedicated to a different part of Johnson's life, and in one room a life sized sculpture of the great man peering at the view from his window, hands leaning on the sill, made me believe for a minute that an actor was employed to represent him! We learnt a great deal about Johnson's early life, his less happy experiences at school and his success in London. We both enjoyed getting to know him.
But do beware! My husband had some difficulty with navigating the narrow stairs to the higher floors!
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In August 2018, 141ken said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Worth a visit but the stairs can be difficult to navigate for anyone having difficulty in walking. Best to take one flight slowly. Staff very helpful. Some very interesting items on display which provides a better understanding of Mr Johnson's work. He must have been a formidable person to have met in those far off days.
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In August 2018, philipp961 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Right in the centre of Lichfield's market place is this
gem of a house. The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. When we went a magic show was on and our children really loved it. Would highly recommend for all, especially on a wet day!!
gem of a house. The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. When we went a magic show was on and our children really loved it. Would highly recommend for all, especially on a wet day!!
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