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Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Samuel Johnson, one of the most famous figures of the 18th century, was born in this house in September 1709.

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Breadmarket Street, Lichfield

Staffordshire

http://www.lichfield.gov.uk/sjmuseum/index.html

Daily, April 1 to September 30, 10.30am-4.30pm. October 1 to March 31, 12pm-4.30pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

Free. Group tours by arrangement, £1.50 per head.

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