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Welcome to Dr. Johnson's House The Word from the House
Dr Johnson’s House is one of the few residential houses of its age still surviving in the City of London. Built in 1700, it was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson from 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.

 

26 September to 13 December 2008
Tea & Coffee in the Age of Dr Johnson
An exhibition looking at the social rituals and mystique of tea & coffee in Johnson's day.

 

10 September 2008, 7pm
Benjamin Franklin's Friendships in London - a talk on Franklin and Johnson given by Lady Joan Reid, Historian and Trustee of Benjamin Franklin's House.

 

Education Workshops
Dr Johnson's House gives free education workshops to under 16s on history, black history, literature and art.

Opening Hours Definition of the Month

We are open Monday to Saturday
11am to 5.30pm (5.00pm in winter)
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To BESLUBBER - To dawb; to smear

From the Visitor's Book

 Diane, Hertfordshire , England :

“A gem; the small, hidden things are the best in London ”

Personality of the Month

Sarah Siddons (1755 - 1831)

The most famous actress of her century, Siddons was celebrated for her portrayals of tragic Shakespearean heroines, a subject she discussed with Dr Johnson when she visited him at the end of his life.

Dr. Johnsons House, 17 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DE
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