The historic Dr Johnson’s House in the City, home to the famous dictionary writer, is to start opening on Sundays for a few months to make it easier to visit at weekends.
Dr Johnson’s House (c) ianVisits
Discover the famous Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) who lived in this 1690s townhouse when he wrote his Dictionary of the English Language. The son of a bookseller from Lichfield, Johnson walked to London in 1737 in search of fame and fortune. While fortune evaded him, Johnson’s fame was assured with the publication of his Dictionary of the English Language in 1755, from which he became known as ‘Dictionary Johnson’.
The Georgian-era house, located down a narrow alley, is usually closed on Sundays, but it will open for a few weekends, with themed talks at 2pm on each day.
26th October: Hear the story of the life of Francis Barber, resident of 17 Gough Square and England’s first known Black school master
9th November: Tea@2pm in the Withdrawing Room
23rd November: Learn all about the art of Book Binding
7th December: Drop in for a Knit & Natter with Helen
Full details are here.
Admission Prices
Adult: £10
Students: £9 (with valid student ID)
5 – 16 Years: £5
Under 5s: Free
Disabled Visitor’s Carer: Free
Dr Johnson’s House is tucked away off Fleet Street in Gough Square, which can be found via Johnson’s Court – next to 167 Fleet Street.
Don’t miss the small sculpture of Dr Johnson’s cat, Hodge at the far end of Gough Square.
