Description:
Dr Johnson’s House is a beautifully-preserved eighteenth-century town house, set over four storeys and hosting a wealth of period detail. It was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson from 1748-1759, and it was here that he compiled the first comprehensive English Dictionary.
Check website for Christmas opening times.
Admission: Adult £4.50.
Opening Times: Mon-Sat 11.00-17.00. Closed Sun and Bank Hols.
Visit Time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Telephone: 0207 353 3745.
Please see the website for more information.
Dates:
until 31/03/2009
County:
London
Type of attraction:
Historical Houses, Gardens & Parks
Accessibility:
Yes
Destination Station
London
Rail Company
All
Getting There
Address: 17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE.
Nearest Stations: City Thameslink, Blackfriars, Farringdon, Chancery Lane, Temple.
Nearest Bus Routes: 4, 11, 15, 23, 26, 76, 172.
Accessibility
There are two disabled parking spaces in Gough Square. Large print room texts and a magnifying glass are available on request. Please note the House has many unavoidable steps.
For further information on attraction accessibility please visit
www.directenquiries.com.
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