The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

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9 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LG

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Upcoming events at The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Samuel Johnson's Lichfield - A Walking Tour
Community
Around £6

Samuel Johnson's Lichfield - A Walking Tour

Discover Samuel Johnson’s Lichfield with a guided walking tour around the city. Starting at the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, learn more about the locations that shaped Johnson and those closest to him. Meet outside the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum at 2pm. The tour will last approximately 2 hours. Tickets cost £6 per person. Pre-booking is essential. Tickets can be purchased online, in-person at our Bookshop, or by calling . Tickets can also be purchased online via our Eventbrite page. Please be advised that there will not be any places to sit during the walk. There may be uneven surfaces along the route, so please wear sensible footwear. It is also advisable to dress appropriately for the weather. Please note – we recommend that this walk is not suitable for children under 14. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sat 6 Jun15:00The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
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Marie Antoinette and the Fashion of Versailles
Community

Marie Antoinette and the Fashion of Versailles

Step into the dazzling world of 18th‑century Versailles as designer and dress historian Gemma Thompson brings the fashions of Marie Antoinette’s court to life. In this talk and live demonstration, Gemma will be dressed in a robe à l’anglaise like the one seen in Marie Antoinette’s portraits — revealing the hidden details of construction, fit, and silhouette that can’t be seen in paintings. Through stories of Rose Bertin, the rise of the royal marchandes de modes, and the influence of Versailles from the reign of Louis XIV to the arrival of Marie Antoinette, discover how fashion became a language of power, artistry, and rebellion. Tickets cost £12 per person. Pre-booking is essential, spaces are limited. Tickets can be booked in person in our Bookshop, or by calling us on . Tickets are also available to buy online via our Eventbrite page. Tickets are non-refundable. Doors open from 6:30pm-7:00pm, a complimentary drink is served on arrival. Doors close at 7:00pm. As we’re a small team, latecomers may not be admitted. Tickets are non-refundable. Please note – this event is not suitable for children under the age of 14. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The event will be held across the five floors of the museum, accessible only by stairs. Due to the building’s Grade I listed status, we are unable to install a lift or ramp, widen doorways, or modify the handrails. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Wed 24 Jun20:00The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Literature and Writers' Tour
History & Heritage
Around £6

Literature and Writers' Tour

Join us on a guided tour around Lichfield to discover the city’s literary connections. Visiting a number of locations, the tour will explore the work of writers who are associated with each place, including Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, George Farquhar, Erasmus Darwin, Anna Seward, George Eliot and Philip Larkin. Meet outside the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum at 2pm. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes. Tickets cost £6 per person. Pre-booking is essential. Tickets can be purchased in-person at our Bookshop, or by calling . Tickets can also be purchased online via our Eventbrite page. Please be advised that there will not be any places to sit during the walk. There may be uneven surfaces along the route, so please wear sensible footwear. It is also advisable to dress appropriately for the weather. Please note – we recommend that this walk is not suitable for children under 14. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sat 27 Jun15:00The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Murder Most Foul: Poisoners, Body Snatchers and Killer Servants
Community
Around £12

Murder Most Foul: Poisoners, Body Snatchers and Killer Servants

Georgian Britain was an age of elegance and refinement, but beneath the powdered wigs lay a world of crime and consequence. In this captivating instalment of her Murder Most Foul series, Sheelagh James uncovers the dark deeds of poisoners, body snatchers and killer servants, revealing the grim ends that awaited those who strayed beyond the law. Expect intrigue, gasp-worthy revelations and tales not for the faint-hearted in an evening of history at its most chilling. Each talk stands alone, so newcomers are warmly welcome. Tickets cost £12 per person. Pre-booking is essential, spaces are limited. Tickets can be booked in person in our Bookshop, or by calling us on . Tickets are also available to buy online via our Eventbrite page. Tickets are non-refundable. Doors open from 6:30pm-7:00pm, a complimentary drink is served on arrival. Doors close at 7:00pm. As we’re a small team, latecomers may not be admitted. Tickets are non-refundable. Please note – this event is not suitable for children under the age of 14. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The event will be held across the five floors of the museum, accessible only by stairs. Due to the building’s Grade I listed status, we are unable to install a lift or ramp, widen doorways, or modify the handrails. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Wed 1 Jul20:00The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Samuel Johnson's Lichfield - A Walking Tour
Community
Around £6

Samuel Johnson's Lichfield - A Walking Tour

Discover Samuel Johnson’s Lichfield with a guided walking tour around the city. Starting at the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, learn more about the locations that shaped Johnson and those closest to him. Meet outside the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum at 2pm. The tour will last approximately 2 hours. Tickets cost £6 per person. Pre-booking is essential. Tickets can be purchased online, in-person at our Bookshop, or by calling . Tickets can also be purchased online via our Eventbrite page. Please be advised that there will not be any places to sit during the walk. There may be uneven surfaces along the route, so please wear sensible footwear. It is also advisable to dress appropriately for the weather. Please note – we recommend that this walk is not suitable for children under 14. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sat 4 Jul15:00The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
How to Dress a Georgian Woman
History & Heritage
Around £12

How to Dress a Georgian Woman

Join British fashion designer, Gemma Thompson, for a fascinating talk on women’s clothing in the 1700s. Gemma will demonstrate how the rich and stylish of the past got dressed; from luxurious and extravagant outerwear to underwear that created the iconic shapes of the period. Join us for an entertaining exploration of sumptuous garments, learn how style reflected status, and find out how clothing was bought and made. This informative one-hour talk is accompanied by Gemma dressing as a Georgian Woman, demonstrating the many layers and garments worn. Tickets cost £12 per person. Pre-booking is essential, spaces are limited. Tickets can be booked in person in our Bookshop, or by calling us on . Tickets are also available to buy online via our Eventbrite page. Doors open from 6:30pm-7:00pm, a complimentary drink is served on arrival. Doors close at 7:00pm. As we’re a small team, latecomers may not be admitted. Tickets are non-refundable. Please note – this event is not suitable for children under the age of 14. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The event will be held across the five floors of the museum, accessible only by stairs. Due to the building’s Grade I listed status, we are unable to install a lift or ramp, widen doorways, or modify the handrails. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Image credit: From the British Library archive – L.R.32.b.2, plate 7

Wed 15 Jul20:00The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Collage Workshop with Hazel Pitt
Workshops & Classes
Around £35

Collage Workshop with Hazel Pitt

Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of collaging. Whether you’re looking to try something new, tap into your creativity, or explore art for wellbeing, this workshop offers a stress-free space to unwind and inspire your creative side. No experience needed. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any images from books and magazines that resonate with you. This event is for adults. There will be a 15-minute tea and coffee break during the evening, with drinks included in the ticket price. Please arrive by 6:15pm, as we’ll start at 6:30pm. As we’re a small team, latecomers may not be admitted. Tickets cost £35 per person. Pre-booking is essential, spaces are limited. Tickets can be booked online via our Eventbrite page, in person in our Bookshop, or by calling us on . Tickets are non-refundable. About the artist: Hazel Pitt is an analogue collage artist based in Staffordshire, England. With a Masters Degree in the area of Art and Psychology, her collages explore the science of consciousness and the mystical experience. She has collaborated with various Art and Science projects, using the medium of collage as a visual tool in communicating scientific findings. An experienced teacher of many years, she is passionate about using the medium of collage as a therapeutic tool for wellbeing, delivering physical and online workshops within the community.

Thu 30 Jul19:15The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
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Romanising Britain
Community
Around £12

Romanising Britain

To the Romans, the people of Britannia were wild, uncivilised and strange. Caesar described how they would “dye their bodies with woad, which produces a blue colour”, whilst Horace called them the “furthest people of the world”. The land itself was unfamiliar and challenging, surrounded by terrifying seas, and with inhospitable weather. So distant from the civilising effect of Rome that it might as well have been as distant and alien as the moon. And yet it was invaded on no fewer (and possibly more) than three occasions, was garrisoned with large numbers of Rome’s professional citizen-soldiers, and became the western-most province of a massive empire, under Roman rule for four centuries before being abandoned. The military adventures of Caesar, Aulus Plautius, and Claudius may have put Britannia on the map (and then coloured it imperial purple), but Suetonius Paulinus kept it there when he was able to defeat the ‘Victorious Woman’ who led a successful, and violent, rebellion against the invaders. In this lecture, Rik Sowden will examine events of Rome and Britain in the first centuries BCE and CE, the invasions of Julius Caesar and Claudius, and the Boudican revolt which followed. Tickets cost £12 per person. Tickets can be purchased online via our Eventbrite page, in-person at our Bookshop, or by calling . Pre-booking is essential, spaces are limited. Tickets are non-refundable. Doors open from 6:30pm-7:00pm, a complimentary hot drink is served upon arrival.

Wed 5 Aug20:00The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
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