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Celine Luppo McDaid, Director of Dr Johnson's House, speaks on Johnson and Love, and asks how does one define 'love'?

As the end of another year approaches, it is time to reflect on progress made in the last 18 months, as well as the challenges of the future

Thursday 27 February, 12.30 - 1.45pm. Free (booking fee). The story, impact and legacy of September 1666.

Thursday 20 February, 5.30 - 7pm. £15 (booking fee). Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's house and explore his wonderful world of words!

Thursday 13 February, 6 - 8pm. £15 (booking fee). Join Dr. Julie Peakman for an evening exploring London's libertine women.

Wednesday 5 February, 10 - 11am. £15 (booking fee). Join us for Coffee with the Curator at Dr Johnson's House!

Thursday 6 March, 6 - 8pm. £15 (booking fee). Susannah Gibson will explore the Bluestocking and the foundations for modern feminism.

Thursday 30 January, 12.30 - 1.30pm. Free (booking required). The story of Francis Barber and his life around Fleet Street.

Thursday 23 January, 5.30pm - 7pm. £15 (booking fee). Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's 17th-century house

Thursday 20 March. 5.30 - 7pm. £15 (booking fee). Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's 17th-century house with a glass of bubbly!

Wednesday 26 March, 6pm - 8pm. £25 (booking fee). Enjoy gin, history, and tasting at Dr Johnson’s House!

Thursday 27 March, 12.30 - 1.45pm. Free (booking required). Explore the impact WWII had on the City of London and its police force.

When Samuel Johnson married Tetty, in 1735, their partnership was not celebrated, Tetty was in her forties and a widow.

Christmastime in Samuel Johnson’s life looked slightly different from how we now celebrate the festive period today.

For three years during the Second World War, Dr. Johnson’s house played the unexpected role of a social club for local firemen.

Thursday 12 December. 12-12.30pm. Free (booking required). A Festive edition of our lecture series exploring Christmas time in Johnson's era

Saturday 7 December, 10am - 12pm. Free (booking required). Play word games, write with a quill and ink, dress up and treasure hunt trail.

The Cock Lane Ghost: the sensational haunting gripped London in 1762

the House has one remarkable story which is still not as well known as it deserves: it is about the life of Francis Barber.