1.3 hours
Dr Johnson's House
Starting at GBP 4
Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 02:30 pm to 03:45 pm (GMT+00:00)
Dr Johnson's House
17 Gough Square, London, United Kingdom
Festive FSQ: Dr Johnson's House Lecture Festive Special!
Tuesday 9 December at 2.30pm
Join us for a whirlwind tour of Georgian Christmas traditions and celebrations at Dr Johnson's House. You'll hear about 18th-century festive foods and have the opportunity to explore this atmospheric historic house museum.In his Dictionary of the English Language, Johnson’s entry for Christmas is: ‘the day on which the nativity of our blessed saviour is celebrated, by the particular service of the church.’
In Georgian England, Christmas day was celebrated by attending church in the morning, then back home or to someone else’s house for a hearty feast and entertainment in the evening.The Georgians loved a celebration, so come along and explore what the festive season was like in Dr Johnson's era!
Tea and mince pies will be served for attendees!
2.30pm-3pm: 'Georgian Christmas' talk in the Garret
3-3.45pm: tea and mince pies in the Withdrawing Room
All proceeds (minus Eventbrite fees) for this event go to Festive FSQ's Charity Partner: The National Literacy Trust
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 4 GBP |
