I recently walked around London in pursuit of any of the attractions I might have not had time on my previous visits, and so I went, inter alia, to see dr. Johnson's house. Dr. Samuel Johnson is now most famous for his work as a lexicographer and his Dictionary of the English Language is a valuable source of information, as... More

No stone has been left unturned for the appreciation for this building and it's heritage. By chance I arrived at a proficuous moment and I joined a U3A tour of the house museum hosted by the enthusiastic and knowledgeable deputy curator, Morwenna Rae. The garret is interesting to view and be sure to see a fine oil painting discreetly hung... More

This is the house that Samuel Johnson lived in while working on his great Dictionary. It is devoted to displays of portraits and items associated with the Doctor, no special efforts to recreate the furniture or domestic goods as it would have been as a dwelling, but the building itself has been restored to its condition at the time. Displays... More

A nice house to visit located in Gough Square. Admission price was £4.50 for adults, and that was money well spent. Luckily the house is not that well known with hoardes of tourists so it is a delight to walk around take some photos and soak up the history. In each room there is an information sheet about the contents... More

This is a fascinating museum, and it's a treat to stand in the house in which the great man lived and worked. But what makes it even better is the fact that visitors are free to wander around at will, and to take photos. There are interesting memorabilia and good printed information in each of the rooms. You can sit... More

Beyond the fact he wrote a dictionary, this house gives an interesting view of life in the past. Video to watch s well as self-guided tour. Interesting area of London. Take a map - you will need it. Don't miss the way the front door was secured at night. More

what an excellent place to see and try and recapture what this magnificent house used to look like.the house had a lovely atmosphere to it and seemed very calming. it was lovely just to walk around and think what things would have been like in dr johnson's days. upstairs there is a dressing up box where children can dress up... More

I found this visit very moving. I have always admired Johnson for his wonderful kind heart and the way he took in all the strange and varied "stray" people and cared for them even though they were universally difficult and he was in such impoverished circumstances. The house brings him to life. There is a lot of interest in this... More

A rare example of an 18th century residential house. At first the house appears austere, but as you progress through the upper floors you gain such insights into Dr. Johnson's life. Particularly interesting is how the walls of the large room at the top of the house could be moved to open up the whole floor, or to create smaller... More