Samuel Johnson lived and worked in this house from 1748 to 1759 and compiled his Dictionary of the English Language here. Built around 1700, it is a rare survivor of its era in the City and the only one of Johnson's 18 City homes still standing.
- Address
- 17 Gough Square, London EC4A
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ££
- Free entry
- Also free for: Under 5s free; disabled visitor's carer free
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Gough Square is a small pedestrianised court in the alleyways just north of Fleet Street
- Look for the panelled rooms, the pine staircase and the portraits of Johnson's circle