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Dr Johnson's House
photo shows house   17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
England
Dr Johnson's House
Collection details
Architecture, Archives, Literature, Personalities
Facilities
Shop: yes Guided tours: yes Library: yes Study area: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Our library is open to the public by appointment only.
There are many unavoidable steps.
Contact details
General information (Tel) : 020 7353 3745
General information (Fax) : 020 7353 3745
E-mail : curator@drjohnsonshouse.org
Website : www.drjohnsonshouse.org
Education : www.drjohnsonshouse.org/education
Events : www.drjohnsonshouse.org/events
Open
Oct-April
Mon-Sat 1100-1700
May-Sept
Mon-Sat 1100-1730
Closed
Sundays and Bank Holidays
Please check our website for Christmas opening times
Admission charges
£4.50 adults
£3.50 concessions and groups
£1.50 children
£10.00 family ticket
Discounts
Museums Association
 
Description
Dr Johnson’s House is one of the few residential houses of its age still surviving in the City of London. Built in 1700, it was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson from 1748-1759, and it was here that he compiled the first comprehensive English Dictionary.
Now restored to its original condition, the house contains panelled rooms, a pine staircase, and a collection of period furniture, prints and portraits. Situated to the north of Fleet Street, the house is found among a maze of courtyards and passages that are a reminder of historic London.


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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Research facilities for academics
Shop
 
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