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Johnson's house is an early 18th-century residence with some interesting furniture and a collection of portrait prints of the man himself and his circle of friends. There is also some fine, original Virginia pine panelling and a staircase, and the garret workroom where Johnson compiled his dictionary.The first edition of Dr Johnson's Dictionary is also housed here.
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1-2 Serjeant's Inn, EC4Y | 2 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Amazing hotel, located right in the heart of the city. The Apex Temple Court Hotel is a landmark building that has been converted into a four ... More
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19 New Bridge Street, EC4V | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Located in the very heart of the Square Mile, Crowne Plaza London The City is a newly renovated hotel set on the site of Henry VIII's ... More
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24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
This neat and simple hotel gets all the basics right. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, there's a decent little bistro, ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London WC2A | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
The Hunterian Museum within the Royal College of Surgeons boasts a host of enlightening, permanent and temporary, galleries and exhibitions. Housed in the college, the Hunterian ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London WC2A | 9 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
An appealingly higgledy-piggledy treasure trove of artefacts, the extraordinary Sir John Soane's Museum elegantly located on Lincoln's Inn Fields is well worth an exploratory rummage. Lurking ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 10 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ... More
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New Street Square, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Just off New Fetter Lane, New Street Square is a quiet space in Holborn where you can shop and stop off for a bite to eat. ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, Temple, Holborn, London EC4Y | 3 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of the ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily damaged ... More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: 1st, 3rd and 4th August 2017 - 7.30pm
Doctor Johnson's House, Bride Lane, Fleet Street, EC4Y | 3 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Rimsky-Korsakov's crime-thriller opera Mozart & Salieri and Pietro Mascagni's Zanetto, a story of failed love performed by Time Zone Theatre....More
London > Events > Leisure Dates: Friday 28th and Saturday 29th July 2017 - 12noon-11pm
Doctor Johnson's House, Middle Temple Lane, EC4Y | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
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London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Sunday 30th July 2017 - 11pm-5.30am
Doctor Johnson's House, 77a Charterhouse Street, EC1M | 7 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
House and techno at the long-running party, from Malin Genie, Marlie, Peter Pixzel and Jacob Husley....More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
9 Norwich Street, Holborn, London EC4A | 2 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Quirky, alternative cabaret club. From cream teas to secret organic cocktails, cabaret and comedy, Kuki La-Belle and Delores von Cotier’s cheeky club combines the naughty with the ... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
213 Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
The Funny Side comedy group runs comedy clubs in three locations in London, including the flagship Covent Garden venue above The George pub which puts on ... More
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Kings Reach, Victoria Embankment, Holborn, London EC4Y | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
One of the last three surviving warships of the Royal Navy built during the First World War and the first type of warship built specifically for ... More
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
15-17 New Street Square, Fetter Lane, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Organic, wild and artisan food is supplied by the likes of the River Cottage at this food emporium which, is the second Natural Kitchen to open ... More
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
170 Fleet Street, Holborn, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Food to go in its simplest form. Freeshly baked bread for hand-made made sandwhiches; home made soups; simple salads. Another high street option for fresh. fast ... More
London > Restaurants > Mexican restaurants
142 Fleet Street, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Don't be put off by the lunchtime queue out the door, the service is fast at Chilango Mexican restaurant on Fleet Street. You can get a ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Athene Place, Shoe Lane, City, London EC4A | 2 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Nero is probably the best of the Capital’s coffee shop chains. Offers a wide range of authentic Italian coffee in a pleasant relaxed environment. Snacks include ... More
London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 4 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 8 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 9 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
Leisure near Doctor Johnson's House
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ... More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 7 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
145 Fleet Street, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Sprawling 17th century tavern with rabbit-warren of bars and a rich history. Steeped in history, this pub’s story stretches back through the reigns of fifteen monarchs. While ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
108 Fetter Lane, Holborn, London EC4A | 2 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Tucked into a quiet corner near Lincoln's Inn Fields, The White Swan is an absolute delight. The owners, Tom and Ed Martin, also run The Gun ... More
Nightlife near Doctor Johnson's House
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
1 St Brides Passage, Fleet Street, EC4Y | 3 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
A wine bar and shop selling wines directly from independent vineyards, Humble Grape opened its first wine bar and shop in Battersea ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1 | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Set in an attractive cobbled courtyard, this candlelit bistro/wine bar is a taste of an older, more civilised world. Uniformed French waiters glide unobtrusively between tables ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
2 Plowden Buildings Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily damaged ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, London EC1N | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
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Treasury Office, Holborn, London WC2A | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
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