Museum Lates at Dr Johnson's House

Thu Dec 05 2024 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC+00:00

Dr Johnson's House | London

Dr Johnson's House
Publisher/HostDr Johnson's House
Museum Lates at Dr Johnson's House
Advertisement
Join us for candlelit Christmas drinks in Dr Johnson's enchanting and atmospheric 17th-century House of Words!
About this Event

Museum Lates at Dr Johnson's House

Join us for candlelit Christmas drinks in Dr Johnson's enchanting and atmospheric 17th-century House of Words!

Like many Londoners today, Johnson was not from London. The son of a bookseller in Lichfield (Staffordshire), Johnson walked to the capital in 1737 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 and compiled his seminal at his home in Gough Square, published in 1755.



Soak up the atmosphere

Dr Johnson's House is the only original historic townhouse still standing in Gough Square, having survived the Blitz and developments. Built in the 1690s, shortly after the Great Fire of London, the four-storey House retains many of its period features, including a very quirky anti-burglary device! You can browse all the rooms and sit down on the chairs and window seats to soak up the atmosphere in what was still the tallest building in the area during WWII.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dr Johnson's House, 17 Gough Square, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 16.96

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in London

Christmas Lights Walking Tour
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 04:00 pm Christmas Lights Walking Tour

Hanover Square | Elizabeth Line | Bond Street Station

Christmas at The Garden Vauxhall: Thursday Night Live
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 05:00 pm Christmas at The Garden Vauxhall: Thursday Night Live

Vauxhall Food And Beer Garden

Sing with Santa's Elves: A charity christmas\u00a0event!
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 05:00 pm Sing with Santa's Elves: A charity christmas event!

Pickled Pepper Books

Day 1: Making the Subject of Portraiture in a Trans-Asian Context
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 05:00 pm Day 1: Making the Subject of Portraiture in a Trans-Asian Context

SWLT – S108 Wolfson Lecture Theatre, Paul Webley Wing, Senate House, SOAS

LIBF Events Union Christmas Party
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 05:00 pm LIBF Events Union Christmas Party

Be At One - Liverpool Street

Miracle on Leake Street
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 05:00 pm Miracle on Leake Street

The Graffiti Tunnel

Sleigh Bougie - Christmas Bottomless Drag Brunch & Dinner London
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 06:00 pm Sleigh Bougie - Christmas Bottomless Drag Brunch & Dinner London

Fire London / Vauxhall Food And Beer Garden

Chelsea Grin in London
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 06:00 pm Chelsea Grin in London

Electric Ballroom

The Singles Bar
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 06:00 pm The Singles Bar

Singles Bar

The UK Ethics & Compliance Summit
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 06:00 pm The UK Ethics & Compliance Summit

Auriol Kensington Rowing Club

'Is it in Pevsner?': A Short History of the 'Buildings of \u2026' series
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 06:00 pm 'Is it in Pevsner?': A Short History of the 'Buildings of …' series

Gresham College

RHN Carol Concert 2024
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 06:00 pm RHN Carol Concert 2024

Holy Trinity Church

London is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore London Events