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History Exhibition

Dr Johnson's House

Opens Friday at 10:00 AM

Gough Square, EC4A 3DE

"his intellectual legacy & ethos lives on here"
Check out his original furniture and first editions
Audio guide via QR code at the door

Wander the four floors of Samuel Johnson's Georgian townhouse, where the first proper English dictionary took shape. Original furniture, first editions, and knowledgeable staff bring the man and his monumental work to life.

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  • Literary history museum
  • Samuel Johnson's home
  • 18th century townhouse
  • Hidden gem
  • Gough Square, EC4A 3DE

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