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Dr. Johnson's House


Dr. Johnson's House
17 Gough Square
London EC4A 3DE
England
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“Dr Johnson’s House” Economist.com
“Dr Johnson's House” Wcities.com
“36 Hours in London” New York Times (free registration required)
“In London, prowling for cat tales” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
“Immerse yourself in Hogarth's London” telegraph.co.uk / Telegraph Media Group
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Built in 1700, the house was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson from 1748-1759, and was where he compiled the first comprehensive English...... more » Built in 1700, the house was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson from 1748-1759, and was where 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. « less
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Attraction type: Historic home, History museum
Address: 17 Gough Square London EC4A 3DE
England
Tel: 020 7353 3745

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“Not a must see”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Des Moines, Iowa
21 Jan 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

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. more

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Dr. Johnson's House Address

17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE, England
Tel: 020 7353 3745