Come along on Saturday 24th July, meeting at 12pm to visit the former homes of Charles Dickens & Dr Samuel Johnson!

Dickens House
The house is a typical Georgian terraced house were Charles Dickens, his wife and two children lived in the 1830's. Spread over four floors, the house holds the world's most important collection of paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and other items relating to the life and work of Dickens.
The years that Dickens lived in the house were extremely productive, for here he completed The Pickwick Papers (1836), wrote the whole of Oliver Twist (1838) and Nicholas Nickleby (1838–9) and worked on Barnaby Rudge (1840–41).

Dr Johnson's House
Dr Johnson's House, built in 1700, was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson, and it was here that he compiled the first comprehensive English Dictionary. Now restored to its original condition, the house contains panelled rooms, a pine staircase, and a collection of period furniture, prints and portraits. Situated to the north of Fleet Street, the house is found among a maze of courtyards and passages that are a reminder of historic London.

After visiting the former home of Charles Dickens, we will walk about 10mins for a private tour of Dr Samuel Johnson's former home. Entry to Charles Dickens house is £4 each and Dr Johnson's house is £4.50 (£2.25 if you are a member and show your London Culture Card, click here to join...).

We will be meeting up at 12pm at Russell Square tube station, near the ticket barriers. Look out for the 'Cultureseekers' sign.

Afterwards, we will be heading to a local pub for a chat over a drink.

If you can't find us, please call or text.

Hope to see you there!

Regards

Robert
07905 901 834