Local Reviews
In October 2014, Ethelberga H said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A warm welcome by a very knowledgable curator who outlines what there is to see there. Free entry and a helpful guide book makes the visit even more enjoyable. The house is on several floors full of Samuel Johnson's personal belongings so it seems both homely and informative. A very good short video sets the scene to the life of a most prolific writer, poet, and of course dictionary writer. There are children's activites too. One gets the feeling of what it would have Been like to live there. The book shop is superb for both new and second hand editions of Johnson's works. Will go again.
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In October 2014, Mark_J_Winfield said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Want to learn about early social and important literature development this is the place to visit.
Quaint old Grade 1 listed building and you can feel history all around you in the books and artefacts.
Staff very helpful and friendly as well
Quaint old Grade 1 listed building and you can feel history all around you in the books and artefacts.
Staff very helpful and friendly as well
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In October 2014, Wendy G said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Very interesting tells you all you need to know about Samuel Johnson which I did not know and is ion the middle of Lichfield so not too far to walk.
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In November 2014, BathMarske said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Not overloaded with displays well presented. Conveys both the fact s and something of the atmosphere of the time. Brings out the character of the man and his relationship with the city really well. Loved the library.
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In November 2014, Pauline K said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
An interesting look at the life of one of our most important literary figures through the house he was born in. The house is full of interesting facts about Johnson and his friends and acquaintances. You can walk through at your own pace. Not really for children. Free but donations welcome.
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In November 2014, nick_61Slough said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This house is set in the town centre and easy to find. Set on all five floors with lots of information and things to see. His dictionary, his life and friends and family all explained really well. No charge to get in but donations welcome.
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In November 2014, ZippyLiz said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Just visited today - great atmosphere, a fab little insight into Dr Johnsons life and times. Loved the tiny little stamp-sized mini dictionary! Very interesting original artwork too. Don't miss it!!
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In November 2014, Vironment said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Lichfield has always been passionate about it's connection with Dr Samuel Johnson,writer of the first dictionary and is rightly proud of his birthplace museum, contained in a house on several floors. It has some interesting parts and very good on the history and life of the man who may have given the word aardvark to 'common' usage! Well worth a visit particularly on a wet day.
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In December 2014, David L said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
This is Samuel Johnson's birthplace and it's well worth a visit. Learn about the man and his life and get a feel for the man and his friends.
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In January 2015, NicDR said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Although busy due to the xmas lights switch on I decided to go in the museum i'd walked past many times before and vowed to go in. It was worth it - a welcoming gentleman on the main desk followed by mulled wine and a 'free to wander' experience around the house. Quite informative and i'm definitely planning on returning when I can take my time looking round without tripping over the many children who were over excited at teh prospect om impending xmas! Definitely would recommend this to people with children - they'd get a lot out of it!
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