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Dr Johnson's House
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Quirky historic house tucked away in central London. 18th-century interiors & a good supply of dictionaries. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday & Sat 11am - 5pm
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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! 🐾

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Bronze statue of Hodge the cat outside Dr Johnson’s House, decorated for Christmas with a red ribbon around its neck, fairy lights, and a red bauble. The brick courtyard and windows of the historic house are visible in the background.
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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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.
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A dramatic monochrome illustration of London during the Blitz, showing firefighters battling flames in a dark, smoke-filled street. A firefighter wearing a helmet stands prominently in the foreground, lit by the glow of the fire, while others direct powerful jets of water toward burning buildings. Smoke, debris, and swirling lines evoke chaos, with silhouetted figures on rooftops and damaged structures in the background.
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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

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November 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Join us for Tea at 2 this Sunday in the withdrawing room! ☕️
Enjoy a warm cup of tea and a friendly chat as part of your visit to Dr Johnson’s House.
Tea served at 2pm
Open Sunday 9 November: 12pm–4pm
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November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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It’s the Lady Mayor’s Show this weekend, and some streets nearby will be closed. If you’re visiting the celebrations, Dr Johnson’s House will be open as usual from 10am–5pm. A perfect stop during the festivities!

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November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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GHOST. n.s. [gast, Saxon.]

1. The soul of man.

2. A spirit appearing after death.

In 1762, the Cock Lane Ghost supposedly haunted a young girl in London. Even Dr Johnson investigated—but was it a restless spirit or something more mysterious?👻

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A close-up of a page from Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language, showing the entry for “GHOST,” defined as “The soul of man,” with examples of its use in poetry.
October 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Add a touch of literary charm to your kitchen!
Our ABC Tea Towel celebrates Dr Johnson’s Dictionary with beautifully illustrated letters inspired by his famous definitions.

Available in our gift shop. The perfect gift for word-lovers and Londoners alike.

📍 Visit Dr Johnson’s House to pick one up!
October 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Visit Dr Johnson’s House this weekend, we are open Saturday and Sunday!
Join us for a short talk about Francis Barber and explore the historic house where Johnson compiled his great Dictionary.

Sat 11am – 5pm
Talk 2:30pm

Sun 12pm – 4PM
Talk 2pm

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View of the cobbled entrance to Gough Square in London, with a brick archway marked “1 GOUGH SQUARE.” Through the arch, the red-brick facade of Dr Johnson’s House is visible. A banner with visitor information hangs on a metal fence to the right.
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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We’re so impressed by this visitor’s quill-and-ink portrait of Dr Johnson!

Try your hand at writing (or drawing!) with a quill in our exhibition 'Desks, Drudgery, and the Dictionary'. Blots, smudges, and creativity all encouraged.

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A drawing made with quill and ink showing Dr Samuel Johnson raising one hand, surrounded by scribbles, ink blots, and pen marks on paper beside an inkwell.
October 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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We agree!

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October 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Join us for October Museum Lates! ✨
Enjoy a drink and hear a short talk about Johnson’s walk to London in search of fame and fortune. 🥂

Thursday 23 October
5:30pm - 7pm

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October 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Visit Dr Johnson’s House this weekend and hear the story of Francis Barber, Johnson’s remarkable companion and heir. 🖋️
Join us for a short talk and explore the historic house where Johnson compiled his great Dictionary.

Sat 11am – 5pm
Talk 2:30pm

Sun 12pm – 4PM
Talk 2pm

www.drjohnsonshouse.org
October 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Join us for October Museum Lates! ✨
Enjoy a drink and hear a short talk about Johnson’s walk to London in search of fame and fortune. 🥂

Thursday 23 October
5:30pm - 7pm

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October 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Dr Johnson's House is open on selected Sundays until December!
Enjoy special talks and activities.

Hear about the life of Francis Barber, resident of 17 Gough Square and England's first known Black school master at 2pm this Sunday. Free with admission.

Open 12pm - 4pm.

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Four visitors exploring a warmly lit library room with tall windows, yellow curtains, and glass-fronted bookcases filled with old volumes.
October 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Amorous or Loving?: The Highly Peculiar Tale of English and the English

Hear Sir Rupert Gavin chart English’s extraordinary path to becoming the most global language today spoken by 1.6 billion all over the world.

Wednesday 15 October
6pm - 8pm 🎟️🍷📚

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October 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Explore the streets Samuel Johnson once knew!

Join our Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.

Wednesday 15 October
1pm - 3pm
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A tour guide in a coral jacket and floral dress speaks to a small group of visitors in a shaded square. Behind her stands 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. A bronze statue of Samuel Johnson on a stone plinth in front of an old stone church, with trees in the background.
October 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Amorous or Loving?: The Highly Peculiar Tale of English and the English

Hear Sir Rupert Gavin chart English’s extraordinary path to becoming the most global language today spoken by 1.6 billion all over the world.

Wednesday 15 October
6pm - 8pm 🎟️🍷📚

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October 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Amorous or Loving?: The Highly Peculiar Tale of English and the English
Hear Sir Rupert Gavin chart English’s extraordinary path to becoming the most global language today spoken by 1.6 billion all over the world.

Wednesday 15 October
6pm - 8pm 🎟️🍷📚

tinyurl.com/snbh7sv2
October 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Join us for Gin Night! 🍸
Step into Georgian London at Dr Johnson’s House for an evening of gin tasting, history, and spirited conversation.

Thursday 9 October
6pm - 8pm
Book your ticket now! 🎟️
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A dark wooden table set with two empty cut-glass mugs and a black bottle of Hendrick’s gin. Two ornate brass candelabra, each holding four half-melted candles, stand behind, with a pale fireplace and green-painted walls in soft focus.
October 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Explore the streets Samuel Johnson once knew!

Join our Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.

Wednesday 15 October
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/58byhyf7
A tour guide in a coral jacket and floral dress speaks to a small group of visitors in a shaded square. Behind her stands 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. A bronze statue of Samuel Johnson on a stone plinth in front of an old stone church, with trees in the background.
October 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Free talks for Black History Month!

Learn about the life of Francis Barber, resident of 17 Gough Square and England's first known Black school master.

Talks take place every Saturday at 2.30pm this October. Included with admission.

Plan your visit now!

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An oil painting of Francis Barber, depicted in three-quarter view against a cloudy sky. He wears a cream-coloured draped cloak over a white shirt, looking slightly upwards with a calm and thoughtful expression.
October 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Gin and Georgian London 🍸
Step into Georgian London at Dr Johnson’s House for an evening of gin tasting, history, and spirited conversation.

Thursday 9 October
6pm - 8pm
Book your ticket now! 🎟️
tinyurl.com/3e73j9pt
A dark wooden table set with two empty cut-glass mugs and a black bottle of Hendrick’s gin. Two ornate brass candelabra, each holding four half-melted candles, stand behind, with a pale fireplace and green-painted walls in soft focus.
October 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Explore the streets Samuel Johnson once knew!

Join our Walk & Visit to follow in the great lexicographer’s footsteps, then wander through Dr Johnson’s House at your own pace.

Wednesday 15 October
1pm - 3pm
tinyurl.com/58byhyf7
A tour guide in a coral jacket and floral dress speaks to a small group of visitors in a shaded square. Behind her stands 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. A bronze statue of Samuel Johnson on a stone plinth in front of an old stone church, with trees in the background.
September 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Gin Craze, anyone? 🍸
Step into Georgian London at Dr Johnson’s House for an evening of gin tasting, history, and spirited conversation.

Thursday 9 October
6pm - 8pm
Book your ticket now! 🎟️
tinyurl.com/3e73j9pt
A dark wooden table set with two empty cut-glass mugs and a black bottle of Hendrick’s gin. Two ornate brass candelabra, each holding four half-melted candles, stand behind, with a pale fireplace and green-painted walls in soft focus.
September 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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We’re open again this weekend for Open House Festival! 🗝

Visit Dr Johnson’s House free of charge on Saturday and Sunday, 11am–5pm, and explore the 18th-century home where Samuel Johnson compiled his famous Dictionary. 🖋️📖

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September 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM