The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
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We had a lovely visit here with our guests from Canada. Even though I’ve lived in Lichfield for a few years I had never been in before. The person who welcomed us was fantastic- enthusiastic and engaging. He gave us some interesting information about Lichfield as well as the museum itself.
There’s a lot to do including a film to watch. There’s the first dictionary- as we know it on the top floor to look at too. Well worth a visit.
It’s free to enter too!
There’s a lot to do including a film to watch. There’s the first dictionary- as we know it on the top floor to look at too. Well worth a visit.
It’s free to enter too!
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Museum over three floors, alot stairs and not ideal for someone who couldn't use the stairs sadly.Visited on
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An interesting place to visit. Set out over a number of floors that some might find difficult. Staff friendly and helpful.Visited on
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Free to enter. Worth a visit for an hour.Visited on
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What a great find this museum was. Very informative and fantastic being able to flick through a copy of the dictionary. Also a must see if you are a blackadder fan. There is no sausage or aardvark.
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A group of eleven of us went to Samuel Johnson Birthplace museum . We had pre- booked a guided tour. Our guided tour was led by Sarah who was both knowledgeable and also informative. She is a good speaker and guide as she made sure that we were entertained as well as informed with a nice balance of information and anecdotes. They knew we had an interest in gardening and allowed us a close look at Millers gardening dictionary of 1752. All the volunteers were friendly and helpful. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
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A little disappointed with my visit. There seemed to be as much information about his best friend, Garrick, as there was about Johnson, however, there was some interesting details about Samuel Johnson so as the entry was free, well worth a visit.Visited on
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Great place to visit. Describes his life and work in the house he was born in. Plenty of contemporary artefacts. Stairs to climb! Free entry.Visited on
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Very interesting museum, with original rooms allowing a look into the past and plenty of informative but not overwhelming historical information.
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5 floors of interesting information. A copy of the original dictionary, and it’s free!
The lady on the desk was very informative too, told us all about other things in the city too
The lady on the desk was very informative too, told us all about other things in the city too
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Really informative and interesting place with a second hand bookshop. The staff member that was there was very friendly and knowledgeable about the house and the local area.Visited on
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Had a brilliant time in the museum thanks to the wonderfully insightful Kieth Lynch who was happy to share his knowledge on the interesting life of Samuel Johnson
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Definitely worth a visit most interesting with good guide to get you in, lots of stairs but worth itVisited on
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Incredibly interesting! Allow plenty of time, there's more to see than you think.Visited on
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Great historic place
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Very good but 4 foors of stairs not so good but worth getting up there if you canVisited on
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I took my grandchildren where they did a trail. Wrote with a quill pen and dressed up. Lovely staffVisited on
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Very central location. Staff always welcoming and very helpful. Interesting museum and a good selection of second-hand book too.
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A warren of rooms give a good idea of Johnson's work, his character and the times he lived in. His wit and wisdom come across from brief quotations displayed throughout. I came away thinking I would love to have met him
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We visited under advice from a local. We had a great time, my daughter was learning about the dictionary at school and loved seeing the house, the exhibit on top floor was fantastic. The games for children throughout the museum were great fun.
The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Only draw back was not selling dictionaries in the shop!
The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Only draw back was not selling dictionaries in the shop!
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Nice to see the life story of a person who didn't give up easily. Very welcoming staff. Great storyboards and nice to see personal objects on display. Icing on the cake was top floor and seeing all the exposed timbers and construction of the roof. Was great to see the exposed joints etc.Visited on
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