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Dr Johnson and James Boswell walking arm in arm

City Guides


DR JOHNSON WALK

1st Wednesday of each month, 3pm.

Follow in Johnson's footsteps and explore the courts and alleys off Fleet Street with an experienced City Guide.
£4/£3 concessions.

The next walks will take place on:
August 4th
September 1st

The circular tour includes Gough Square , the Temple , Temple Bar and Fleet Street. The tour takes place rain or shine – no booking required. Meet outside the public entrance to Dr Johnson's House.

This is a joint venture between Dr Johnson's House and the City Guides.


OPEN HOUSE
18 September 11am - 5.30pm

Free - no booking required

As part of the popular annual Open House weekend, Dr Johnson's House will be open free of charge with introductory talks given by our Curators throughout the day. Please note Dr Johnson's House will be open on Saturday 18 September ONLY.

Click here to find out more about Open House.

Chris Hodgkins Jazz Quartet

JAZZ and DR JOHNSON
Performed by the Chris Hodgkins Jazz Quartet
and Susan Sheridan
6 and 7 October, 7:30pm
(door open 6:45pm)
£25/£30 concessions

Join us for a lively evening of intelligent jazz interspersed with the wit and wisdom of two of the eighteenth century's greatest characters - Dr Johnson and James Boswell - as we evoke the trials, tribulations and triumphs of Johnson's life. This unique premiere performance takes place in Johnson's historic Garret.

Based on the acclaimed jazz suite 'Boswell's London Journal' by the Chris Hodgins Jazz Quartet, with narrative by actress Susan Sheridan.

Praise for 'Boswell's London Journal':
"a tuneful tribute to Dr Johnson's biographer craftily arranged and gracefully played"
Jazz Massarik, Evening Standard Jazz CD of the Week

Performance lasts 90mins with a 20 minute interval. Cash bar.

For more information, and to book tickets online click below

See alternate booking details below.

To book send a cheque made payable to 'Dr Johnson's Houe Trust Ltd' to the address below, specifying the event and date required together with your contact email or telephone.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL
0207 353 3745 OR EMAIL THE CURATOR AT curator@drjohnsonshouse.org.

Please note, there are many unavoidable steps at Dr Johnson's House

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Detail of ceiling moulding
Dr. Johnsons House, 17 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DE
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