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Museum Lates at Dr Johnson’s House
April 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Explore London’s literary past after hours with a glass of prosecco and a lively 10-minute talk on Samuel Johnson, covering his Dictionary, his wit, and his love of London.
Highlight Talk: 6pm
Why did Samuel Johnson once claim that ‘no man but a blockhead ever wrote, except for money’?
Drop by the Withdrawing Room at 6pm to find out and hear more about Johnson’s famous Dictionary, his love of London and his inimitable witticisms. (Highlight talks are 10-15 minutes duration).
Step inside Dr Samuel Johnson’s 17th-century townhouse, where the great lexicographer compiled his legendary Dictionary of the English Language in 1755. Wander through the historic rooms, soak up the atmosphere of London’s only surviving original townhouse in Gough Square, and discover the quirky words and witty definitions that still amuse us today—like hotcockles, jiggumbob, and twittletwattle!
With its period features, secret anti-burglary device, and a deep connection to London’s literary history, Dr Johnson’s House is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Join us for this exclusive after-hours experience and raise a glass to the man who famously declared: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.”
