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Quirky historic house tucked away in the City with 18th-century interiors & a healthy supply of dictionaries. Once home to Dr Johnson & his pet cat, Hodge.

30/10/2026

C**k Lane, January 1762: a ghost nicknamed “Scratching Fanny” is making headlines, and half of London is queuing up to meet her. Admission fees apply. 👻

Things got so out of hand that the Lord Mayor ordered an official séance, and Dr Samuel Johnson, who lived just around the corner at 17 Gough Square, was among those called in to investigate.

Was it a haunting, or a hoax? Discover the full story on our website.

🖼: A complete contemporary history of the C**k Lane Ghost, 1762

28/10/2026

Visit Dr Johnson’s House and find out more about the people he shared his home with, and the brilliant friends who came to visit. 📖

24/10/2026

Join us on Thursday for an evening at the House. Enjoy a drink, hear a short talk about Shakespeare’s haunting presence in Johnson’s life, and explore his beautiful historic home after hours. 🥂📚

Museum Lates
Thursday 29 October
5.30pm - 7pm
Book Now! 🎟
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22/10/2026

Imagine your Christmas party here. ✨

Dr Johnson's House is available to hire for private events, and we still have a few dates left before Christmas. Whether it's a festive drinks reception, a dinner, or something a little different, there's nowhere quite like it in London.

Get in touch to find out more and book your date before they're gone.

https://www.drjohnsonshouse.org/venue-hire

20/10/2026

Dr Johnson's House is open Tuesday to Sunday, so whenever you find yourself in the city, make sure you come in and discover one of London's most remarkable historic homes.

Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

14/10/2026

By popular demand, a second date has been added for ’s The Life and Exploits of ‘Faithful Servant Frank’ walking tour!

Join Angela Morgan to discover more about Francis Barber and the people and places connected with his remarkable life on this guided walk through London.

Your ticket also includes the opportunity to explore Dr Johnson’s House and a complimentary lunch from local Fleet Street business Dilieto.

Tuesday 20 October
12.30pm - 2pm
Book Now!
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🖼️: May Morning, John Collet (c.1725–1780), Museum of London

13/10/2026

LI'BRARY. n.s. [librarie, French.]
A large collection of books, publick or private.

09/10/2026

Looking to learn more about Black British history?

Pick up a book from our shop, from the story of Francis Barber to wider histories of Black Britain.

Pop in during your next visit and have a browse.

08/10/2026

Discover the streets that shaped Samuel Johnson's life before exploring the rooms where he lived and worked.

Walk & Visit
Wednesday 14 October
1pm - 3pm
Book now! 🎟️

05/10/2026

Join Diana McCaulay in conversation with Sara Collins at Dr Johnson's House this Thursday!

Lyrical, funny, eerie and profound. A House for Miss Pauline tells a timely and nuanced tale, infused with the patois and natural beauty of Jamaica, which questions who owns the land on which our identities are forged.

Ticket includes a welcome drink, book signing and a chance to view Dr Johnson's House.

Thursday 8 October
6.30pm - 8pm
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Address

17 Gough Square
London
EC4A3DE

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.drjohnsonshouse.org/

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