Photo: Samuel Johnson by Percy Fitzgerald (detail), St Clement Danes – © David Charnick 2022

In 1737 a teacher with an uncertain future arrived in London in the company of one of his former pupils. The former pupil was David Garrick, who would become one of the most important of English actors.

The teacher was Samuel Johnson, destined to become one of the greatest exponents of the English language.

This tour celebrates moments in Johnson’s life and his circle of friends. It features site-specific readings from Johnson’s writings, as well as excerpts from James Boswell’s Life of Samuel Johnon.

This is a virtual tour hosted live via Zoom video conferencing, where your guide will show slides and give a talk to accompany them. There will be the opportunity for questions both during and after the talk.

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DON’T FORGET – the tour starts PROMPTLY

Please make sure you’re in the waiting room ready to join us in good time!