Plaque

Dr Samuel Johnson - Johnson's Court

Inscription

In a house on this site Doctor Samuel Johnson lived between 1765 - 1776.
The Corporation of the City of London

He lived on this site prior to moving to the famous Samuel Johnson's House in Gough Square.

Site: Dr Samuel Johnson - Johnson's Court (1 memorial)

EC4, Johnson's Court

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesof london.co.uk

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Dr Samuel Johnson - Johnson's Court

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Dr Samuel Johnson

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