Dr. Johnson's House

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 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

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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