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Dr Johnson's Dictionary 1755 & Film Show

Johnsons DictionaryWelcome to the world of Samuel Johnson, famous author of our first most influential dictionary.


We invite you to come into the Proprietary Library and enjoy complimentary seasonal refreshments, a browse of our interesting reference books and of course a browse of Dr Johnson's two volume dictionary first published in April 1755 and containing many words now obsolete in our everyday speech.


Dr Johnson's dictionary was written in the eighteenth century under challenging circumstances as you will see from the film we will be showing during our opening hours every Thursday, Friday and Saturday between now and Xmas. So relax in one of our armchairs on the first floor and let us take you back to the eighteenth century.

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Monday 10.00 to 2.00
Tuesday Closed all day
Wednesday 10.00 to 2.00
Thursday Closed all day
Friday Closed all day
Saturday 10.30 to 12.30
Sunday Closed all day

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