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# Lecture to mark the anniversary of Samuel Johnson’s departure from Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lecture-to-mark-the-anniversary-of-samuel-johnsons-departure-from-lichfield/
- Published: 2011-02-28T09:00:06.000Z
- Updated: 2011-02-22T11:54:38.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Heritage, What's On, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:32

The anniversary of Samuel Johnson’s decision to leave Lichfield for the bright lights of London will be marked by a lecture.

March 2 will be exactly 274 years after his move and the Johnson Society will be inviting Freya Johnston from Oxford University to deliver a talk – *Johnson’s Departures*.

Starting at 7pm, the entry to the event at the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum is free and gives visitors a chance to find out more about one of Lichfield’s most famous sons.

During the day Johnson’s departure will also be marked with a traditional toast at the Birthplace Museum. This annual toast has taken place since 1982, following the arrival of a chair that was owned by Johnson, donated by an American patron who accompanied his gift with a case of sherry and stipulated that the departure be toasted.

For more information call 01543 264 972, email [sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk](mailto:sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk) or visit [www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk](http://www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).