Local Reviews
In July 2015, Zita66 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
have lived in the area for over 20 years, have been passing the house every week and entered the first time. What a gem. Very friendly reception. House is on 4 floors, shows the kitchen in the basement and then other rooms on different floors. Information is displayed on panels on the wall. A Video is set up in one room to give you all the history. Oh the top floor (loft) is a little dress up area - had lot's of fun there.
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In July 2015, dick h said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A fascinating insight into one of Britains most influential people. Over five floors, this charming little museum and bookshop, gives an overview of Samuel Johnsons early life, with fascinating reflections of his mature career, and that of his many influential friends.
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In July 2015, Secyfur said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
A very interesting and informative visit. The lovely man in charge was very helpful and could not do enough to make our visit a success. I was unable to visit all the floors as I an disabled but a video was played for me and a comfortable chair found while my friends enjoyed looking around
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In August 2015, KarenKew said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Useful video presentation setting the context. The museum is in an pld house so not accessible, lots of steps. Liked the booksale too.
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In August 2015, Ian L said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
I never realised how prolific Samuel Johnson was. What a prodigious effort from a person of a humble and difficult beginning!
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In August 2015, reddoggolfred said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
I confess that it is difficult to visit this place without recalling Blackadder's Ink and Incapability with Robbie Coltrane starring as Dr Johnson. However, having had a most entertaining hour visiting his birthplace and museum, I was surprised to see how accurate some observations were in the Blackadder script (not the made up words, obviously!) and how similar in features Robbie Coltrane is to Dr Johnson's portrait. Simply, for anybody that enjoys history and has a fascination for how we came to be where we are now, this museum is a must and you will leave better informed than when you entered!
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In July 2017, DandKMarshall said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Very good and a friendly person to greet you and explain the history of the person and place. A simple museum but we'll worth popping
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In July 2017, bdon257 said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
We had been to Lichfield before but had not visited this museum before. We were very glad we did so this time. The museum run by volunteers is a wonderful collection of books, paintings, furniture and personal belongings of the great man. It is laid out over several floors and is filled with interest. Housed in the former shop and home of his parents it is on a prominent corner site in the town centre. It is also free so a donation is essential to help maintain he property. Anyone visiting this lovely town should see this museum too.
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In July 2017, _kate_durrant said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Great place to visit - free - interesting items, changing exhibitions. Staff are really friendly - definitely recommend popping in if you have never been before.
Great dressing up for kids (and grown ups!). I have been several times over the years as it always has something new to offer. There are stairs (well it is an old building) so you may want to phone ahead if you have mobility problems)
When I took my son, a few years ago, I couldn't get him away from the dictionary - well kids just don't see them any more, he was fascinated and that says a lot these days!! Well done.
Great dressing up for kids (and grown ups!). I have been several times over the years as it always has something new to offer. There are stairs (well it is an old building) so you may want to phone ahead if you have mobility problems)
When I took my son, a few years ago, I couldn't get him away from the dictionary - well kids just don't see them any more, he was fascinated and that says a lot these days!! Well done.
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In July 2017, Janet H said about The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Didn't really have a lot of time spare on our visit to Lichfield however popped inot this museum. Received a very friendly welcome from the lady in the reception area. Lots of interesting things to see and will have to comer back and spend more time here to appreciate all the information on offer. All free and well worth the visit.
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