Local Reviews
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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In August 2018, Diane P said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Ok its not the biggest museum ever but very interesting and the staff were really helpful. The gardens were a treat.
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In August 2018, alistairrobinson1977 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
I have to say this is a pretty average museum. It is certainally interesting and a diverting place to spend half an hour and if you have any interest in the good doctor do visit. It is set over several floors and does offer an oversight into his life.
My main issue was that you get no sense of what the place was like in his time, what his life was like it is more a series of boards and quotes, the kitchen has been mocked up to reflect the period but there is little that is contemporary in the place as far as I could see.
The dictionary, perhaps what Doctor Johnson is best remembered does feature and there is a facsimile copy you can leaf through.
Admission is free and there is a second hand bookshop on the ground floor.
You will struggle to get around this museum if you have mobility problems.
My main issue was that you get no sense of what the place was like in his time, what his life was like it is more a series of boards and quotes, the kitchen has been mocked up to reflect the period but there is little that is contemporary in the place as far as I could see.
The dictionary, perhaps what Doctor Johnson is best remembered does feature and there is a facsimile copy you can leaf through.
Admission is free and there is a second hand bookshop on the ground floor.
You will struggle to get around this museum if you have mobility problems.
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In August 2018, Sarah B said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Great place to while a way an hour or two and brush up on your history and knowledge about Samuel Johnson
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In January 2020, Joelle Davies said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Great place
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In January 2020, Brendan Harrison said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Well worth a visit as it is well thought out and full of memorabilia. There is a video on the ground floor to watch for those who cannot make the stairs as the museum is over four floors.
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In January 2020, Ian Finney said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Top place in Lichfield
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In January 2020, John Farrar said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Well laid out little museum giving a good flavour of Dr Johnson. Friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit
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In January 2020, Kip Ed said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Interesting.
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