The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
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Probably of little interest to your average child this house/museum was fascinating for someone of literary bent! It’s on several floors so no disabled access or lift and stairs quite steep. However it’s a treasure trove of 18th century history pertaining to Samuel Johnson. His travels, his family life, his dictionary, his possessions. This house is where he was raised and his father was a bookseller, but surprisingly and wonderfully there are art works by modern local s all mixed in, which works!
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Loved this place. So many artefacts from Johnson's life and full of interesting insights into the history of the period. Delightful - and free!
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This building is a bit of a challenge for tall visitors or those with mobility problems, but for me that added to its authenticity. Clambering up and down the stairs over five floors I felt I was walking in Samuel’s foot prints.
There’s an excellent video account of his life and a host of treasures and artefacts.
It’s free and, a particular treat, it’s set in the heart of picturesque and friendly Lichfield.
Marvellous.
There’s an excellent video account of his life and a host of treasures and artefacts.
It’s free and, a particular treat, it’s set in the heart of picturesque and friendly Lichfield.
Marvellous.
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The museum is slap bang in the centre of the city. It's free, with donations generally expected to help upkeep. Thre museum outlines the life and times of the great man, with interesting and relevant artifacts and extracts throughout the tour. Well worth spending some time here to learn more about this great literary figure in the context of his early life and later travels.
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Here's somewhere you can go back in time that's warm and welcoming, quirky and stuffed full of fascinating features. You won't feel you have to rush, nobody will chivvy you along and you can just soak up the atmosphere, imagining how Samuel and his parents before him lived in this house right in the heart of the town centre. There's a video to give you information about his life and achievements, and reference to what national events were contemporary with his time and a hint that, for educated people, life was far more enlightened than we might credit. One warning: if you aren't too agile, there are a lot of stairs and no lift, bu there is plenty to occupy your mind on the more accessible levels, while the upper rooms are less crammed. This building is run by volunteers who love their work: a feeling you absorb along with their enthusiasm, and the house feels positively loved. Do visit if you're in Lichfield; you won't be disappointed. And it's free!
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In the middle of this lovely town is a house which is fun for all to explore and learn about this interesting man! Great experience! Thank you!
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Came to Lichfield for this and was a treat. Full of artifacts that was Johnson's. The staff were so interesting and generous with their time. Spent some time looking at his dictionary. Really want one now!!! This could end up being expensive. Loved it.
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Lovely slice of cake for Johnson's birthday.
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Super friendly and warm heart staff. Always make people feel like home! It's Dr. Jonathan's 310th birthday today, there were lots of fun activities and free cake for visitors. Every staff works very hard here, their efforts making this museum always warm and sweet. Just want to say thank you for all stuff and volunteers here, your smile like bright sunshine, I feel like back home. (I wish this was my home🤣)
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A niche little museum housed in the great man's actual house. And you can have a go with a quill!
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Dressing up and other things got children to learn about past.
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A gem in the centre of the city! Lovely house and lovely lady greeted us. I went with 6 year old grand-daughter and her task was to find the cats in each room.
Good fun and well worth a visit.
Good fun and well worth a visit.
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A piece of history in a busy city.
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Lovely friendly and helpful lady in the shop/museum<br>Good little trail for the kids to complete.<br>Lots of interesting facts.<br><br>All free but rely on donations.
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This birth place of Samuel Johnson is a well preserved Georgian house. His story is well explained with lots of his possessions. Again the 'museum' is very child oriented. The staff are delightful - well informed and so enthusiastic. Not to be missed. We will be back.
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A visit to the home of the creator of the English dictionary is well worth it.
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Very interesting place to visit was well worth it.
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Lovely free venue and bookshop, great to pop in for 10 mins or so
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Very friendly .
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Worth a visit, interesting as part of a wider exploration of Lichfield.
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Fascinating visit discovering more about this author, poet and compiler of the first real English dictionary. Beautiful house. Friendly helpful staff. Free entry. Positioned on the edge of a historic market square. Suitable for all ages.
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I've always found the museum to be very interesting and informative, being born in Lichfield (like Johnson) and having gone to the same Grammar School as him, I was also in Johnson House I feel we have much in common. I find it fascinating to think that he lived much of his life in Lichfield. There is always something new to discover each time I visit.
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Intriguing stop off - over five floors this very old house has creaky floor boards but is absolutely delightful. Tall folk watch your heads on the stairs! Try out writing with a quill! The volunteers are really welcoming and enthusiastic. It’s not suitable for folk with mobility issues but is for hearing and partially sighted (large print sheets and magnifiers are provided). Located next to the market.
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This is a great place to visit and learn about the Johnson family and how their influence was seen within the area and the country.
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It was very interesting to look around.
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