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Explore London’s literary past after-hours with a glass of prosecco and hear a short talk about Johnson and David Garrick's walk to London seeking fame and fortune.
Dr Johnson's House is the only original historic townhouse still standing in Gough Square, having survived the Blitz and developments.
Like many Londoners today, Samuel Johnson was not from London. Born in 1709, Johnson was the son of a bookseller in Lichfield (Staffordshire). The family were not well off and although Johnson gained admission to Pembroke College, Oxford, he had to leave after just 13 months as his parents could not afford the fees.
In 1737 Johnson walked to London seeking fame and fortune. He never left. While fortune evaded him, Dr Johnson rose to become one of the greatest literary figures of the 18th century.
Drop by the Withdrawing Room at 6pm to hear more about Johnson and how he came to be known as 'Dictionary Johnson'! (The talk is 10-15 minutes duration). Doors open at 5.30pm. Drop off your coat or bag, grab a glass and explore the House! There is no specific start time, but the Highlight Talk is at 6pm (for 10-15 minutes). You are welcome to arrive and depart as you like between 5.30pm - 7pm.
