Local Reviews
In March 2022, Michael O said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Stand back and view the house from the Market Square and imagine a busy Lichfield running around the city centre location. The house gives you some image of the man and his times as well as his genius.
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In March 2022, J B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
In Lichfield for the day? Do spend an hour here. It's right in the centre and free with lots of interesting things to look at. Staff helpful and welcoming. Children can dress up. Oh and there are second hand books for sale too. Be aware that it is over 5 floors with steep stairs. Lots of good cafes nearby.Visited on
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In March 2022, Ballulah said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Walking into Samuel Johnson’s home, all I knew about him was that he wrote the first most comprehensive dictionary. Thanks to Leila, the guide welcoming us at the door, I learned so much about him that I might just be in competition with Leila on who is his biggest fangirl!
Leila’s knowledge, sheer enthusiasm and utter patience with all my questions was my entryway to learning about this phenomenal man. We could do with more men (and women!) like him today.
Leila wasn’t the only knowledgeable one about him, upstairs on the first floor awaiting us was Lizzie. Equally conversant on Samuel Johnson and his era. The two make for quite the most welcoming and enlightening duo.
It’s a beautifully preserved house, which thanks to this team but also those whose love for Samuel Johnson even earlier, ensured that it wasn’t destroyed by fire in WWII - there’s romance embedded in these walls.
I left his home, wanting to know more about him and the people he supported.
If you love words / history (and / or Susie Dent!), this is a hidden gem of a place to visit. Be warned though, if you didn’t already, you will come to adore Samuel Johnson (maybe become an even a bigger fangirl than me!) by the time you leave!
Leila’s knowledge, sheer enthusiasm and utter patience with all my questions was my entryway to learning about this phenomenal man. We could do with more men (and women!) like him today.
Leila wasn’t the only knowledgeable one about him, upstairs on the first floor awaiting us was Lizzie. Equally conversant on Samuel Johnson and his era. The two make for quite the most welcoming and enlightening duo.
It’s a beautifully preserved house, which thanks to this team but also those whose love for Samuel Johnson even earlier, ensured that it wasn’t destroyed by fire in WWII - there’s romance embedded in these walls.
I left his home, wanting to know more about him and the people he supported.
If you love words / history (and / or Susie Dent!), this is a hidden gem of a place to visit. Be warned though, if you didn’t already, you will come to adore Samuel Johnson (maybe become an even a bigger fangirl than me!) by the time you leave!
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In February 2022, Adele Roberts said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Lady on the desk was brilliant, so informative and very enthusiastic about the story of Samuel Johnson and proud of Litchfield. Short 14 min video was an easy watch.
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In January 2022, Richard Preston said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A wonderful bit of local and cultural history, and the staff are lovely - not to be overlooked!
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In January 2022, David N said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Blackadder introduced Samuel Johnson to many of us! But this 4-storey house had so many interesting artefacts and stories. To see a copy of his first dictionary was wonderful.
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In December 2021, cestrianbeach said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
What a fascinating museum, a real gem. So much history contained within this little museum at a very exciting and enlightening time in our nation’s history. Definitely a must visit.
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In November 2021, Mike T. said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
I'm not a big reader and everything I know about Dr Samuel Johnson comes from Blackadder, so likely not very accurate. And to be honest, I would probably has passed this little museum by had it not been free. But it is well worth a visit. I was happily surprised by it and I found myself learning more about Dr Johnson than I ever thought I'd have the attention span for. It has tons of information on not only the man himself but the people around him. And it has a nice little book shop at it's entrance, keeping up the buildings tradition as a book shop started by his father. Certainly worth a visit, even if just for a few minutes.
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In November 2021, Eddie730 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
What a fantastic visitor experience at this amazing little house!
I didn't know a lot about Samuel Johnson before the visit - but the very well produced film and the interpretation boards enhanced my knowledge and understanding.
The steward on duty was very friendly and approachable.
Covid security was excellent - although I could imagine some people feeling a little anxious if the museum was busy.
You must visit, it comes highly recommended!
I didn't know a lot about Samuel Johnson before the visit - but the very well produced film and the interpretation boards enhanced my knowledge and understanding.
The steward on duty was very friendly and approachable.
Covid security was excellent - although I could imagine some people feeling a little anxious if the museum was busy.
You must visit, it comes highly recommended!
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In June 2019, junieRugeley said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Worth a visit if you've never been before. Got a lovely welcome from the very friendly volunteer as we entered. Loved all the really old rooms! I'm not really ''into'' History but it was a nice little tour all the same. Free entry.
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