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A bronze statue of Samuel Johnson on a stone plinth in front of an old stone church, with trees and city buildings in the background.

Dr Johnson's House - Walk & Visit

Wednesday 10 June, 1pm - 3pm. £20. Take a fascinating walk through the heart of literary London and visit the home of its most famous resident writer, Dr Samuel Johnson.

Death Rituals & Grief: In Conversation with Sofka Zinovieff & Julia Samuel

Wednesday 10 June, 6.30 - 8pm. £27.50. Join us for a fascinating exploration of the relationships that touch us and hurt us most: those with our family.

A close-up of a polished wooden table set for a celebration with two ornate brass candelabras holding lit taper candles, and four glasses of sparkling wine. At the center of the table is a champagne bottle draped in an embroidered cloth featuring a historical design and the words "Tetty." Framed portraits hang on the pale green walls in the background, adding to the elegant and historical setting.

Museum Lates at Dr Johnson's House

Wednesday 17 June, 5.30pm - 7pm. £14 / 2 FOR £22. Enjoy sparkling drinks and discover one of London's best-kept secrets!

Mapping the Gothic: Venice, Asylums, and the Victorian Imagination

Tuesday 30 June, 12.30 - 1.45pm. £3.96 (booking required). Step behind the scenes of Ravenscourt, Dr Samantha Ward-Smith's Victorial novel, and discover the rich research that shaped its world.