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Welcome to Dr Johnson's House

'...when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life'

Discover the world of Dr Samuel Johnson, England's most distinguished man of letters

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London's Libertine Women: Sex and the City

Talk - Julie Peakman
Thursday 13 February 2025
6pm - 8pm

Join Julie Peakman for an evening exploring London's libertine women – sex, scandal, and power at Dr Johnson's House!

Museum Lates

Thursday 20 February
5.30pm - 7pm


Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's 17th-century house and explore his wonderful world of words with a glass of bubbly!

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Bluestockings: The First Women’s Movement

Talk - Susannah Gibson

Thursday 6 March
6pm - 8pm

Susannah Gibson will explore how Thrale and the other Bluestockings overcame great difficulties to pursue fulfilling careers, and lay the foundations for modern feminism.

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Join us and enjoy unlimited free entry! Your Membership provides critical support for the future of Dr Johnson's House.

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Desks, Drudgery and the Dictionary: Samuel Johnson’s Garret Lexicography

Current Exhibition
Free with Admission

We showcase new aspects of Johnson's garret lexicography, exploring why the garret was so important in Johnson's move to Gough Square.

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