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| Welcome to Dr. Johnson's House | The Word from the House | |||||||||
| 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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| Opening Hours | Definition of the Month | |||||||||
We are open Monday to Saturday | WASSAIL, n. A liquor made of apples, sugar and ale, anciently used much by English goodfellows. |
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From the Visitor's Book: Michael, San Francisco “ A pilgrimage to Hodge's home on behalf of ‘fine cats' I have known”
| Personality of the Month | |||||||||
RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN (1751-1816) Sheridan, born of an acting family, became a celebrated playwright and theatre manager as well an MP. Moving in glamorous circles, his work was admired by Johnson; yet he ended his life in poverty and debt. |
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