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Dr Johnson's House is one of the few residential houses of its age still surviving in the City of London. Built c.1700, it was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson 1748-1759, and it was here that he compiled the first comprehensive English Dictionary. Now restored to its original condition, the house contains panelled rooms, a pine staircase, and a collection of period furniture, prints and portraits. Situated to the north of Fleet Street, the house is found among a maze of courtyards and passages that are a reminder of historic London.

 

THE CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE
Thursday 16 February 2012, 7pm

By David Garrick and George Colman
A semi-staged reading by Clio's Company

 
SAMUEL JOHNSON: COUNTRY HOUSE TOURIST?
Thursday 22 March 2012, 7pm

An illustrated lecture by Donald Hyde Curator, Stephanie Chapman

 
DR JOHNSON WALK
Wednesday 1 February 2012, 3pm
Explore the courts and alleys of Johnson's Fleet Street.
Opening Hours Definition of the Month

We are open Monday to Saturday
11am to 5.00pm (5.30pm in summer)



Facepainter n.s. A drawer of portraits; a painter who draws from the life.

From the Visitors' Book Collection Highlights


Ian, USA

"[The Garret is] a space echoing through the clamorous din of history and the tread of the great man's feet. "

 

Johnson's Will

Image of Johnson's will

Donations

Dr Johnson's House is an independent charity and has been open to the public for almost 100 years. Any donation you can make will go towards keeping this literary monument open for future generations to visit and enjoy.


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