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Dr. Johnson's House

Address: 17 Gough Sq., The City, London, EC4A 3DE | Map It
Phone: 020/7353-3745
www.drjohnsonshouse.org

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: The City

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.2/5

Fodor's Review:

This is where Samuel Johnson lived between 1748 and 1759, compiling his famous dictionary in the attic as his health deteriorated. Built in 1700, the elegant Georgian residence, with its paneled rooms and period furniture, is where the Great Bear (as he was known) compiled his Dictionary of the English Language—two early editions of which are among the mementos of Johnson and his friend, diarist, and later, his biographer, James Boswell.

Cost: £4.50
Open: May-Sept., Mon.-Sat. 11-5:30; Oct.-Apr., Mon.-Sat. 11-5; closed bank holidays
Tube: Blackfriars, Chancery La.

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Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 4/2/08
Like a lot of historic residences, this will be most meaningful to those who know something about and are keen fans of its owner. There's a reasonably informative video about the house and Johnson's career, and several pictures on the wall. Not bad, though probably best for big fans of Johnson.