Quirky historic house tucked away in central London. 18th-century interiors & a good supply of dictionaries. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday & Sat 11am - 5pm
Dr Johnson's House
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Join us online for a lecture that will explore the life, work and legacy of Dr Samuel Johnson who firmly held the belief that 'to be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition'. @londonluminaries.bsky.social
A Harmless Drudge and his Dictionary
Thurs 2 July, 7–8pm
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GRIEF. n.s. [from grieve; griff, Welsh, probably from the English.]
1. Sorrow; trouble for something past.
Join Sofka Zinovieff and Julia Samuel for a fascinating exploration of the relationships that touch us and hurt us most: those with our family.
Wed 10 June
6.30pm - 8pm
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Join us on Wednesday for this month's Museum Lates. Enjoy a glass of fizz and explore the beautiful historic home of the famous Samuel Johnson.
Wednesday 17 June
5.30pm - 7pm
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Say hello to Hodge, 'a very fine cat indeed'. 🐾
Visit Dr Johnson's House this weekend and see him for yourself — then step inside and explore the home where the Dictionary of the English Language was written.
Tue - Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 12pm - 4pm
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Step inside 17 Gough Square this weekend and discover where Samuel Johnson compiled the first great Dictionary of the English Language. One of London's most remarkable historic houses.
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm
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"You can make a poem walking in the fields or lying in bed but composing a Dictionary requires books and a desk."
— Samuel Johnson, 1777
Step into the Garret and stand in the very room where Samuel Johnson worked on his famous Dictionary of the English Language.
Dr Johnson’s House: A London Event Venue with Stories in Every Floorboard
For organisers looking to impress guests with something a little different, this remarkable townhouse offers an experience that feels worlds away from the usual corporate setting
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Step into Samuel Johnson’s London on a guided walk, then explore Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.
Walk & Visit
Wednesday 10 June
1pm - 3pm
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Bestselling historian Peter Moore traces how Enlightenment ideas were exported from Britain and put into practice in America - where they became the most successful export of all time, the American Dream.
Britain & The American Dream
Wednesday 1 July
6.30pm-8pm
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Dr Johnson's House
Join the Team!
We are recruiting for a Learning Officer and Collections Engagement and Access Officer, two new roles at an exciting time in the development of this Grade I listed, literary house museum in the historic heart of London.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/jobs
