Dr Johnson's House

About Dr Johnson's House

Early 18thC house with a collection of portrait prints of Dr Johnson and his circle of friends. The house contains its original Virginia pine panelling and staircase and the garret workroom where Johnson compiled his Dictionary. The first edition of Dr Johnson's Dictionary is also housed here.

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Opening Times 11.00am - 5.00pm (October to April) . 11.00am - 5.30pm (May to September). Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Dr Johnson's House Address

Address:
17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7353 3745
Fax: +44 (0)20 7353 3745

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Prices for Dr Johnson's House

Adult: From £4.50 (USD7.49)  per ticket
Family: From £10.00 (USD16.65)  per ticket
Concession: From £3.50 (USD5.83)  per ticket
Child: From £1.50 (USD2.50)  per ticket
 

Location Information for Dr Johnson's House

Address:
17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7353 3745
Fax: +44 (0)20 7353 3745
Public transport: City Thameslink, National Railway
By Road: From Blackfriars follow New Bridge Street and turn left at Ludgate Circus onto Fleet Street, follow signs.

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Not a must see

Dr Johnson has always seemed rather clever so wandered thru his house one day. Nothing wrong with the museum but nothing wowed me either. Reading about Dr Johnson is more entertaining. Getting an...

Dr Johnson has always seemed rather clever so wandered thru his house one day.

Nothing wrong with the museum but nothing wowed me either. Reading about Dr Johnson is more entertaining. Getting an idea of furnishing for the period is probably the most interesting bit.

 
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21 January 2006
by A TripAdvisor Member, Des Moines, Iowa
 

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