Gin Tasting and Talk in a 17th Century London Townhouse Thursday 7 November
6pm-7.30pm
£50, includes 7 Gin Tastings (booking fee)
Enjoy a 'spirited' exploration of British gin in the atmospheric setting of a 300-year old London townhouse while sampling 7 contemporary gins!
A History of Gin: From Paupers' Prop to Stylish Sophistication
Mother's Ruin - or Trendy Tipple? Taste 7 gins and hear the fascinating tale of the fall and rise of British gin - from the Mother's Ruin of Dr Johnson's 18th century to the Gin Palaces of the early 19th century, and from the Colonel's Comfort of the mid-20th century to today's trendy tipple.
During the event you will hear an entertaining talk on the history of gin while sampling 7 gins under the guidance of historian and raconteur, Dr Steven Parissien. At the end, you will be invited to pick a favourite and mix your own gin to enjoy!
Dr Steven Parissien
Dr Steven Parissien is a cultural historian at Oxford University and a Fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford. He has written extensively on architectural and cultural history and is currently working on a study of British post-war drinking habits.
17 Gough Square
Dr Johnson's House is the only original historic townhouse standing in Gough Square, having survived the Blitz and developments. Built in the 1690s, shortly after the Great Fire of London, the five-storey House retains many of its period features, including a very quirky anti-burglary device! You can browse all the rooms and sit down on the chairs and window seats to soak up the atmosphere in what was still the tallest building in the area during WWII.
Accessibility
There is regrettably no step-free access to Dr Johnson's House.
There are seven steps to access the entrance (with a handrail).
The building is a four-storey townhouse with a staircase between each floor.
There are handrails on each side of the staircase and visitor seating in every room.
Toilets are located down a steep set of stairs.
In partnership with Fleet Street Quarter BID
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