Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was a poet, essayist, literary critic and lexicographer. He is known for writing ‘A Dictionary of the English Language’, which took him 9 years, whilst he lived in Gough Square.
Hodge the Cat & Dr Johnson!
Lacock Abbey & the Birth of Photography!
William Henry Fox Talbot’s ambition changed the way we see the world forever!
A Lost River Rediscovered
The River Lea or Lee is one of London’s lost rivers and stretches for 58 miles.
Highclere Castle & the Curse of Tutankhamun’s Tomb
The Earl of Carnarvon is a title that has been created three times in British history. The current holder is George Herbert, 8th Earl of Carnarvon. The position of the Earl of Carnarvon has resided at Highclere Castle since 1679.
Stationers, Shakespeare & Copyright
The first garden we visited on Sunday as part of Open Garden Squares weekend was the garden of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.
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