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Dr Johnson - A Great Reader of French Literature

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

Family Fun Day at Dr Johnson's House

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

The City of London Police in WWII

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

17 Gough Square: The 330-Year-Old Architectural Gem in Fleet Street Quarter

Tuesday 24 June, 12.30 - 1.30pm. £3.96 (booking required). Learn about the unique architectural features of the last surviving Grade I listed historic townhouse in Gough Square.

Samuel Johnson and Love

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

The Great Fire of London - Impact and Rebuild

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

The Life and Exploits of “Faithful Servant Frank”

Thursday 30 January, 12.30 - 1.30pm. Free (booking required). The story of Francis Barber and his life around Fleet Street.

Festive Special Lecture

Thursday 12 December. 12-12.30pm. Free (booking required). A Festive edition of our lecture series exploring Christmas time in Johnson's era

Free Family Fun Morning at Dr Johnson's House

Saturday 7 December, 10am - 12pm. Free (booking required). Play word games, write with a quill and ink, dress up and treasure hunt trail.

Samuel Johnson at the Theatre

Thursday 28 November, 12.30pm - 1.30pm. Free (booking required). Theatre historian Whelan will discuss what Georgian theatres were like.

Stream of Consciousness

Thursday 24 October. 12.30 - 1.30pm. Free (booking required). Lunchtime Lecture. Lester Hillman explores a watery network.