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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 in 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.

 

MELANCHOLIC JOHNSON
A lecture by Dr Jane Darcy

Thursday 18 February, 7pm

 

DR JOHNSON'S WALK
Wedneday March
3rd, 3pm

 

THE FAMOUS FANNY BURNEY
Performed by Karin Fernald
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 March, 7pm


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Personality of the Month


Lady Diana Beauclerk (1734-1808)

Diana Beauclerk was most famous for her public divorce from the 2nd Viscount of Bolingbroke after having an affair with Topham Beauclerk, a friend of Dr Johnson's. Initially, Johnson did not have a high opinion of Lady Di, but he gradually grew to like her. An amateur artist, Lady Di's painting flourished after the death of her second husband.

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