The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
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You learn something every day!
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Free, fascinating, excellent for children too.
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Interesting.
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Well laid out little museum giving a good flavour of Dr Johnson. Friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit
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Top place in Lichfield
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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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Great place
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A nice little place, well-informed friendly staff and interesting exhibits. Only drawback is no toilets, which isn’t too surprising considering the age of the building, so we popped into the library instead.
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Interesting - not too much to see but never the less worth visiting. Interesting to see the interior and the size of the rooms. How they ever coped with stairs!
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Fascinating to learn about a man who developed the first english dictionary. Well described and historical content is good
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A beautiful well kept Georgian house situated on the corner of Lichfield's Market Square where Dr. Johnson's statue and that of Boswell stands.His story is told through the rooms in the house in a very informative manner and shows a fascinating side to this man's life. The entrance is filled with books that can be purchased and the staff are very knowledgeable. Interesting that when you look a word up in a printed dictionary I often look at words either side, something that cannot be done with as much pleasure online.
Worthwhile to see.
Worthwhile to see.
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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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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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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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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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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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Spent a wonderful day in Litchfield and then a great find, a place I have passed by at one time or another, and yesterday Saturday 20th I went inside. What a treat that was. I was greeted by a lovely gentleman who set the film going for me. it is fantastic.
A free film show on the computer for those unable to climb all those narrow stair. It gave more than a glimpse into his life I was thrilled to see it.
Also a small room with more of his lifetime.
Shelves full of books too that kept my other half interested. Don't miss it, it is well worth the time to visit.
A free film show on the computer for those unable to climb all those narrow stair. It gave more than a glimpse into his life I was thrilled to see it.
Also a small room with more of his lifetime.
Shelves full of books too that kept my other half interested. Don't miss it, it is well worth the time to visit.
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I have decided to spend time with friends and family, instead of buying 'stuff' for birthdays etc.
So I thought I would take my friend to Lichfield for theatre, lunch and a little culture.
What an absolutely wonderful gem Samuel Johnson's Birthplace Museum is. A small building packed with so much history of Lichfield and the surrounding areas. My friend and I really enjoyed it and have recommended it to others since. Even better it's FREE and it's not often you can say that these days.
So I thought I would take my friend to Lichfield for theatre, lunch and a little culture.
What an absolutely wonderful gem Samuel Johnson's Birthplace Museum is. A small building packed with so much history of Lichfield and the surrounding areas. My friend and I really enjoyed it and have recommended it to others since. Even better it's FREE and it's not often you can say that these days.
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Visited this 5 storey house whilst in Lichfield. House looked old but fairly ordinary from the outside. Yet on opening the door...wow! You were transported back in time to the life of Samuel and his family as it really was. The house was tastefully laid out with period furniture. The information well produced and easy to understand. A very informative 12 minute film to watch brought it alive. The guide on the day was really enthusiastic and knowledgeable too. I would love to go back and learn more. Bonus was free entry too!
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