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Christmas wreath with red baubles on a dark door with knocker.

Christmas Lates at Dr Johnson's House

Thursday 20 Nov, 5.30pm - 7pm. £14. Step Back in Time this Christmas! Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Dr Johnson’s enchanting historic house!

A trompe-l’oeil painting showing letters, newspapers, a quill, a sealing wax stick, a comb, and other small objects tucked behind three horizontal leather straps on a wooden board, creating the illusion of real papers and tools pinned to a surface.

Polishing the Pebble: Dr Johnson & the Art of 18th-Century Letter Writing

Tuesday 25 November, 12.30 - 1.45pm. £3.96 (booking required). Learn about Johnson's views on letter writing and why he felt it to be an important branch of literature!

Christmas Lates at Dr Johnson's House

Thursday 4 Dec, 5.30pm - 7pm. £14. Step Back in Time this Christmas! Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Dr Johnson’s enchanting historic house!

A framed portrait of Dr Samuel Johnson hangs on a wood-panelled wall, lit warmly from above. Below it, a festive garland decorated with red ribbons, gold baubles, small glowing candles and plush cat toy, sit along a mantelpiece.

Festive FSQ: Dr Johnson's House Lecture Festive Special

Tuesday 9 December, 2.30 - 3.45pm. £3.96 (booking required). Join us for a whirlwind tour of Georgian Christmas traditions and celebrations at Dr Johnson's House!

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 - Christmas Walk & Visit

Wednesday 10 December. 1pm - 3pm. £20. Take a fascinating walk through the heart of literary London and visit the festively decorated home of Dr Samuel Johnson.

Dr Johnson's House - Walk & Visit

Wednesday 14 January. 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.

Dr Johnson's House - Walk & Visit

Wednesday 11 February. 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.

Queer Georgians: A hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers

Wednesday 25 February, 6:30 - 8pm. £27.50. Hear the hidden histories of the real people that inspired Gentleman Jack and the gay romances in Bridgerton.

Dr Johnson's House - Walk & Visit

Wednesday 11 March. 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.