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.
Dr Johnson's House Facilities
| Opening Times |
11.00am - 5.00pm (October to April) . 11.00am - 5.30pm (May to September). Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. |
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Dr Johnson's House Address
| Address: |
17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7353 3745 |
Location Information for Dr Johnson's House
| Address: |
17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7353 3745 |
| Public transport: | From Blackfriars follow New Bridge Street and turn left at Ludgate Circus onto Fleet Street, follow signs. |
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Evening guided tours for groups when the House is closed to the public.


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