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Anna Williams was Dr Johnson’s companion of 30 years. She lived with him in his house in Gough Square from 1752 and at his later Fleet Street residences until her death in 1783.

Free entry to National Lottery players this summer at Dr Johnson's House

Wednesday 14 - Saturday 17 May. The festival will explore how words shape our world and the heritage that shapes the Fleet Street Quarter.

Saturday 5 April, 2pm - 4pm. Pay What You Can (booking required). Play word games, write with a quill and ink, dress up.

Thursday 27 March, 12.30 - 1.45pm. Free (booking required). Explore the impact WWII had on the City of London and its police force.

Wednesday 26 March, 6pm - 8pm. £25 (booking fee). Enjoy gin, history, and tasting at Dr Johnson’s House!

Thursday 20 March. 5.30 - 7pm. £15 (booking fee). Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's 17th-century house with a glass of bubbly!

Thursday 22 May, 5.30pm - 7pm. £15 (booking fee). Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's 17th-century house with a glass of bubbly!

Wednesday 28 May, 12.30 - 1.30pm. £3.96 (booking required). Explore Johnson's admiration for French writers of the 17th century.

Wednesday 4 June, 10am - 11am. £18 (booking fee). Join us for Coffee with the Curator at Dr Johnson's House!

Thursday 19 June, 5.30pm - 7pm. £15 (booking fee). Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's 17th-century house with a glass of bubbly!

Thursday 17 July, 6 - 8pm. £20 (booking fee). Who gets called a genius—and why? Unravel the myths and meanings of this powerful word.

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Celine Luppo McDaid, Director of Dr Johnson's House, speaks on Johnson and Love, and asks how does one define 'love'?

As the end of another year approaches, it is time to reflect on progress made in the last 18 months, as well as the challenges of the future

Thursday 27 February, 12.30 - 1.45pm. Free (booking fee). The story, impact and legacy of September 1666.

Thursday 20 February, 5.30 - 7pm. £15 (booking fee). Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's house and explore his wonderful world of words!

Thursday 13 February, 6 - 8pm. £15 (booking fee). Join Dr. Julie Peakman for an evening exploring London's libertine women.

Wednesday 5 February, 10 - 11am. £15 (booking fee). Join us for Coffee with the Curator at Dr Johnson's House!

Thursday 6 March, 6 - 8pm. £15 (booking fee). Susannah Gibson will explore the Bluestocking and the foundations for modern feminism.