Dr Johnson's House
@drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social
Quirky historic house tucked away in central London. 18th-century interiors & a good supply of dictionaries. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday & Sat 11am - 5pm
Coffee Morning at Dr Johnson's House ☕️
Join us for coffee, tea and pastries at Samuel Johnson's historic London home. Enjoy insights into the life, wit, and wisdom of one of Britain’s greatest literary figures.
Thurs 29 Jan
10am - 11am
Book now!
tinyurl.com/2ym9fk3y
Join us for coffee, tea and pastries at Samuel Johnson's historic London home. Enjoy insights into the life, wit, and wisdom of one of Britain’s greatest literary figures.
Thurs 29 Jan
10am - 11am
Book now!
tinyurl.com/2ym9fk3y
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Coffee Morning at Dr Johnson's House ☕️
Join us for coffee, tea and pastries at Samuel Johnson's historic London home. Enjoy insights into the life, wit, and wisdom of one of Britain’s greatest literary figures.
Thurs 29 Jan
10am - 11am
Book now!
tinyurl.com/2ym9fk3y
Join us for coffee, tea and pastries at Samuel Johnson's historic London home. Enjoy insights into the life, wit, and wisdom of one of Britain’s greatest literary figures.
Thurs 29 Jan
10am - 11am
Book now!
tinyurl.com/2ym9fk3y
Queer Georgians: A hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers
Hear the hidden histories of the real people that inspired Gentleman Jack and the gay romances in Bridgerton with Anthony Delaney
Wed 25 Feb
6.30pm - 8pm
Book Now! 🎟️🍷📖
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/queer-g...
Hear the hidden histories of the real people that inspired Gentleman Jack and the gay romances in Bridgerton with Anthony Delaney
Wed 25 Feb
6.30pm - 8pm
Book Now! 🎟️🍷📖
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/queer-g...
January 20, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Queer Georgians: A hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers
Hear the hidden histories of the real people that inspired Gentleman Jack and the gay romances in Bridgerton with Anthony Delaney
Wed 25 Feb
6.30pm - 8pm
Book Now! 🎟️🍷📖
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/queer-g...
Hear the hidden histories of the real people that inspired Gentleman Jack and the gay romances in Bridgerton with Anthony Delaney
Wed 25 Feb
6.30pm - 8pm
Book Now! 🎟️🍷📖
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/queer-g...
When Cecil Harmsworth, MP, newspaper man and member of the Johnson Club, walked through Gough Square in 1911, Dr Johnson’s House was in poor repair and facing an uncertain future. His determination to save and restore it ensured the House survived for future generations.
tinyurl.com/347fecpa
tinyurl.com/347fecpa
January 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
When Cecil Harmsworth, MP, newspaper man and member of the Johnson Club, walked through Gough Square in 1911, Dr Johnson’s House was in poor repair and facing an uncertain future. His determination to save and restore it ensured the House survived for future generations.
tinyurl.com/347fecpa
tinyurl.com/347fecpa
Tea with Johnson ☕️
Step into Samuel Johnson’s world and join us for Tea with Samuel Johnson at his historic London home. Enjoy tea, conversation, and insights into the life, wit, and wisdom of one of Britain’s greatest literary figures
Thursday 29 January
10am - 11am
Book Now!
tinyurl.com/2ym9fk3y
Step into Samuel Johnson’s world and join us for Tea with Samuel Johnson at his historic London home. Enjoy tea, conversation, and insights into the life, wit, and wisdom of one of Britain’s greatest literary figures
Thursday 29 January
10am - 11am
Book Now!
tinyurl.com/2ym9fk3y
January 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Tea with Johnson ☕️
Step into Samuel Johnson’s world and join us for Tea with Samuel Johnson at his historic London home. Enjoy tea, conversation, and insights into the life, wit, and wisdom of one of Britain’s greatest literary figures
Thursday 29 January
10am - 11am
Book Now!
tinyurl.com/2ym9fk3y
Step into Samuel Johnson’s world and join us for Tea with Samuel Johnson at his historic London home. Enjoy tea, conversation, and insights into the life, wit, and wisdom of one of Britain’s greatest literary figures
Thursday 29 January
10am - 11am
Book Now!
tinyurl.com/2ym9fk3y
Plan something enlightening for the New Year!
Join our Walk & Visit and explore the historic heart of literary London, ending with a visit to Dr Samuel Johnson’s house.
Find out more and book: tinyurl.com/363x97tx
Join our Walk & Visit and explore the historic heart of literary London, ending with a visit to Dr Samuel Johnson’s house.
Find out more and book: tinyurl.com/363x97tx
January 13, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Plan something enlightening for the New Year!
Join our Walk & Visit and explore the historic heart of literary London, ending with a visit to Dr Samuel Johnson’s house.
Find out more and book: tinyurl.com/363x97tx
Join our Walk & Visit and explore the historic heart of literary London, ending with a visit to Dr Samuel Johnson’s house.
Find out more and book: tinyurl.com/363x97tx
We’re open this Sunday, 12pm–4pm.
Visit Dr Johnson’s House and hear a talk at 2pm about David Garrick — Samuel Johnson’s close friend and the greatest actor of his age. 🎭
Talk at 2pm
Free with admission
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Visit Dr Johnson’s House and hear a talk at 2pm about David Garrick — Samuel Johnson’s close friend and the greatest actor of his age. 🎭
Talk at 2pm
Free with admission
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
January 8, 2026 at 1:40 PM
We’re open this Sunday, 12pm–4pm.
Visit Dr Johnson’s House and hear a talk at 2pm about David Garrick — Samuel Johnson’s close friend and the greatest actor of his age. 🎭
Talk at 2pm
Free with admission
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Visit Dr Johnson’s House and hear a talk at 2pm about David Garrick — Samuel Johnson’s close friend and the greatest actor of his age. 🎭
Talk at 2pm
Free with admission
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
New year, new opening times ✨
We’re open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, and Sunday, 12pm–4pm.
Step inside and start the year with a visit to Dr Johnson’s House.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit
We’re open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, and Sunday, 12pm–4pm.
Step inside and start the year with a visit to Dr Johnson’s House.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit
January 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM
New year, new opening times ✨
We’re open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, and Sunday, 12pm–4pm.
Step inside and start the year with a visit to Dr Johnson’s House.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit
We’re open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, and Sunday, 12pm–4pm.
Step inside and start the year with a visit to Dr Johnson’s House.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit
Plan something enlightening for the New Year!
Join our Walk & Visit and explore the historic heart of literary London, ending with a visit to Dr Samuel Johnson’s house.
Find out more and book: tinyurl.com/363x97tx
Join our Walk & Visit and explore the historic heart of literary London, ending with a visit to Dr Samuel Johnson’s house.
Find out more and book: tinyurl.com/363x97tx
December 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Plan something enlightening for the New Year!
Join our Walk & Visit and explore the historic heart of literary London, ending with a visit to Dr Samuel Johnson’s house.
Find out more and book: tinyurl.com/363x97tx
Join our Walk & Visit and explore the historic heart of literary London, ending with a visit to Dr Samuel Johnson’s house.
Find out more and book: tinyurl.com/363x97tx
Dr Johnson’s House is now closed for Christmas.🎄
Thank you for visiting, supporting, and sharing in the life of the House this year.
We wish you a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in January.
Thank you for visiting, supporting, and sharing in the life of the House this year.
We wish you a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in January.
December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dr Johnson’s House is now closed for Christmas.🎄
Thank you for visiting, supporting, and sharing in the life of the House this year.
We wish you a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in January.
Thank you for visiting, supporting, and sharing in the life of the House this year.
We wish you a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in January.
We remember Samuel Johnson today, who died on this day in 1784 at the age of 75.
Born in Lichfield and long at home in London, he rests in Poets’ Corner beside his friend David Garrick.
The Johnson Society of London continues the tradition of placing a wreath on his grave each year.
Born in Lichfield and long at home in London, he rests in Poets’ Corner beside his friend David Garrick.
The Johnson Society of London continues the tradition of placing a wreath on his grave each year.
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We remember Samuel Johnson today, who died on this day in 1784 at the age of 75.
Born in Lichfield and long at home in London, he rests in Poets’ Corner beside his friend David Garrick.
The Johnson Society of London continues the tradition of placing a wreath on his grave each year.
Born in Lichfield and long at home in London, he rests in Poets’ Corner beside his friend David Garrick.
The Johnson Society of London continues the tradition of placing a wreath on his grave each year.
Carry a classic line from Samuel Johnson with you! ✨
Our Tired of London, Tired of Life tote bag is available in the gift shop. Perfect for market days, books, or just a stroll around the city.
Pop in to Dr Johnson’s House to pick one up!
Our Tired of London, Tired of Life tote bag is available in the gift shop. Perfect for market days, books, or just a stroll around the city.
Pop in to Dr Johnson’s House to pick one up!
December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Carry a classic line from Samuel Johnson with you! ✨
Our Tired of London, Tired of Life tote bag is available in the gift shop. Perfect for market days, books, or just a stroll around the city.
Pop in to Dr Johnson’s House to pick one up!
Our Tired of London, Tired of Life tote bag is available in the gift shop. Perfect for market days, books, or just a stroll around the city.
Pop in to Dr Johnson’s House to pick one up!
Dr Johnson’s House will be closed on Thursday 11th December
December 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Dr Johnson’s House will be closed on Thursday 11th December
This Wednesday!
Explore the streets Samuel Johnson once knew!
Join our Christmas Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through the festively decorated Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.
Wednesday 10 December
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/27svdwcu
Explore the streets Samuel Johnson once knew!
Join our Christmas Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through the festively decorated Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.
Wednesday 10 December
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/27svdwcu
December 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This Wednesday!
Explore the streets Samuel Johnson once knew!
Join our Christmas Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through the festively decorated Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.
Wednesday 10 December
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/27svdwcu
Explore the streets Samuel Johnson once knew!
Join our Christmas Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through the festively decorated Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.
Wednesday 10 December
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/27svdwcu
Knit, chat, and get festive! 🎄
Stop by Helen’s Knit & Natter this Sunday, 12–4pm. 🧶
✨ In the New Year, we’ll be open every Sunday!
Plan your visit now!
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Stop by Helen’s Knit & Natter this Sunday, 12–4pm. 🧶
✨ In the New Year, we’ll be open every Sunday!
Plan your visit now!
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Knit, chat, and get festive! 🎄
Stop by Helen’s Knit & Natter this Sunday, 12–4pm. 🧶
✨ In the New Year, we’ll be open every Sunday!
Plan your visit now!
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Stop by Helen’s Knit & Natter this Sunday, 12–4pm. 🧶
✨ In the New Year, we’ll be open every Sunday!
Plan your visit now!
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Episode One of Broad Street to Brideshead kicks off with a deep dive into the life and legacy of Samuel Johnson — the brilliant, bold, and often beleaguered mind behind the first great English Dictionary. Recorded at Dr Johnson's House!
Listen now! 🎧
www.buzzsprout.com/2538106/epis...
Listen now! 🎧
www.buzzsprout.com/2538106/epis...
December 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Episode One of Broad Street to Brideshead kicks off with a deep dive into the life and legacy of Samuel Johnson — the brilliant, bold, and often beleaguered mind behind the first great English Dictionary. Recorded at Dr Johnson's House!
Listen now! 🎧
www.buzzsprout.com/2538106/epis...
Listen now! 🎧
www.buzzsprout.com/2538106/epis...
Looking for gift ideas for the "hardened and shameless" tea drinker in your life? Stop by our gift shop and pick up a Samuel Johnson mug.
Dr Johnson's House is open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and this Sunday, the 7th, 12pm - 4pm
Plan your visit now!
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit
Dr Johnson's House is open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and this Sunday, the 7th, 12pm - 4pm
Plan your visit now!
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit
December 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Looking for gift ideas for the "hardened and shameless" tea drinker in your life? Stop by our gift shop and pick up a Samuel Johnson mug.
Dr Johnson's House is open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and this Sunday, the 7th, 12pm - 4pm
Plan your visit now!
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit
Dr Johnson's House is open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and this Sunday, the 7th, 12pm - 4pm
Plan your visit now!
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/visit
Christmas Lates at Dr Johnson’s House ✨🎄
Step back in time this festive season for a magical evening in London’s hidden gem.
Thursday 4 December
5.30pm - 7pm
Book Now! 🎟️🥂
tinyurl.com/ext543d5
Step back in time this festive season for a magical evening in London’s hidden gem.
Thursday 4 December
5.30pm - 7pm
Book Now! 🎟️🥂
tinyurl.com/ext543d5
November 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Christmas Lates at Dr Johnson’s House ✨🎄
Step back in time this festive season for a magical evening in London’s hidden gem.
Thursday 4 December
5.30pm - 7pm
Book Now! 🎟️🥂
tinyurl.com/ext543d5
Step back in time this festive season for a magical evening in London’s hidden gem.
Thursday 4 December
5.30pm - 7pm
Book Now! 🎟️🥂
tinyurl.com/ext543d5
Heading to the House this weekend? Make sure to grab the Snoopy in the City map, part of the festive fun with the Festive Fleet Street Quarter! 🎄✨
It’s a lovely way to explore the neighbourhood and add a little festive cheer to your visit.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
It’s a lovely way to explore the neighbourhood and add a little festive cheer to your visit.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Heading to the House this weekend? Make sure to grab the Snoopy in the City map, part of the festive fun with the Festive Fleet Street Quarter! 🎄✨
It’s a lovely way to explore the neighbourhood and add a little festive cheer to your visit.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
It’s a lovely way to explore the neighbourhood and add a little festive cheer to your visit.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Join us this Thursday for a free talk led by one of our brilliant volunteers. Explore 18th-Century Costume: what people wore in Dr Johnson’s time, how garments were made, and what fashion revealed about society.
Thu 27 Nov
2.30pm
Free with admission.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Thu 27 Nov
2.30pm
Free with admission.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Join us this Thursday for a free talk led by one of our brilliant volunteers. Explore 18th-Century Costume: what people wore in Dr Johnson’s time, how garments were made, and what fashion revealed about society.
Thu 27 Nov
2.30pm
Free with admission.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Thu 27 Nov
2.30pm
Free with admission.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Notebook Binding Workshop this Sunday! 📚
Join us for a hands-on beginners workshop where you’ll learn two traditional binding techniques, saddle stitch and Japanese stab binding.
Workshop at 2pm
Open Sunday 23 November: 12pm–4pm
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/seasona...
Join us for a hands-on beginners workshop where you’ll learn two traditional binding techniques, saddle stitch and Japanese stab binding.
Workshop at 2pm
Open Sunday 23 November: 12pm–4pm
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/seasona...
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Notebook Binding Workshop this Sunday! 📚
Join us for a hands-on beginners workshop where you’ll learn two traditional binding techniques, saddle stitch and Japanese stab binding.
Workshop at 2pm
Open Sunday 23 November: 12pm–4pm
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/seasona...
Join us for a hands-on beginners workshop where you’ll learn two traditional binding techniques, saddle stitch and Japanese stab binding.
Workshop at 2pm
Open Sunday 23 November: 12pm–4pm
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/seasona...
Polishing the Pebble: Dr Johnson & the Art of 18th-Century Letter Writing.
Join us this November for our Fleet Street Quarter Lunchtime Lecture.
Your ticket includes complimentary lunch.
Tuesday 25 November
12.30pm - 1.45pm
£3.96
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Join us this November for our Fleet Street Quarter Lunchtime Lecture.
Your ticket includes complimentary lunch.
Tuesday 25 November
12.30pm - 1.45pm
£3.96
tinyurl.com/3d4m2e9t
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Polishing the Pebble: Dr Johnson & the Art of 18th-Century Letter Writing.
Join us this November for our Fleet Street Quarter Lunchtime Lecture.
Your ticket includes complimentary lunch.
Tuesday 25 November
12.30pm - 1.45pm
£3.96
tinyurl.com/3d4m2e9t
Join us this November for our Fleet Street Quarter Lunchtime Lecture.
Your ticket includes complimentary lunch.
Tuesday 25 November
12.30pm - 1.45pm
£3.96
tinyurl.com/3d4m2e9t
COLD. adj. [cold, Saxon; kalt, German.]
1. Not hot; not warm; gelid; wanting warmth; being without heat.
1. Not hot; not warm; gelid; wanting warmth; being without heat.
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
COLD. adj. [cold, Saxon; kalt, German.]
1. Not hot; not warm; gelid; wanting warmth; being without heat.
1. Not hot; not warm; gelid; wanting warmth; being without heat.
Christmas Lates at Dr Johnson’s House ✨
Join us Thursday 20 November for a festive evening in the historic home of Samuel Johnson. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco, explore the candlelit rooms, and see the House dressed for Christmas. 🎄
Even Hodge is getting into the spirit! 🐾
tinyurl.com/2z4jsdr7
Join us Thursday 20 November for a festive evening in the historic home of Samuel Johnson. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco, explore the candlelit rooms, and see the House dressed for Christmas. 🎄
Even Hodge is getting into the spirit! 🐾
tinyurl.com/2z4jsdr7
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Christmas Lates at Dr Johnson’s House ✨
Join us Thursday 20 November for a festive evening in the historic home of Samuel Johnson. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco, explore the candlelit rooms, and see the House dressed for Christmas. 🎄
Even Hodge is getting into the spirit! 🐾
tinyurl.com/2z4jsdr7
Join us Thursday 20 November for a festive evening in the historic home of Samuel Johnson. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco, explore the candlelit rooms, and see the House dressed for Christmas. 🎄
Even Hodge is getting into the spirit! 🐾
tinyurl.com/2z4jsdr7
This Remembrance Day, we honour the courage of those who served, on the front line and here at home.
During the Blitz, Dr Johnson’s House became a refuge for the Firemen’s Club, whose members faced London’s flames night after night.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/dr-john...
During the Blitz, Dr Johnson’s House became a refuge for the Firemen’s Club, whose members faced London’s flames night after night.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/dr-john...
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This Remembrance Day, we honour the courage of those who served, on the front line and here at home.
During the Blitz, Dr Johnson’s House became a refuge for the Firemen’s Club, whose members faced London’s flames night after night.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/dr-john...
During the Blitz, Dr Johnson’s House became a refuge for the Firemen’s Club, whose members faced London’s flames night after night.
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/dr-john...
Explore the streets Samuel Johnson once knew!
Join our Christmas Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through the festively decorated Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.
Wednesday 15 October
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/5xjwx7pb
Join our Christmas Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through the festively decorated Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.
Wednesday 15 October
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/5xjwx7pb
November 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Explore the streets Samuel Johnson once knew!
Join our Christmas Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through the festively decorated Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.
Wednesday 15 October
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/5xjwx7pb
Join our Christmas Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through the festively decorated Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.
Wednesday 15 October
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/5xjwx7pb