From Dr. Johnson’s house to Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is a journey of about 120 yards, 360 feet. A somewhat square sign alerts visitors to the pub’s entrance in the alley. The dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral beckons for later in the afternoon. Located at 145 Fleet Street, EC4A 2BU, YOCC was rebuilt in 1677 [...]

Dr. Johnson’s home is as sparsely furnished as Sir John Soane’s home is profusely furnished which again may give insight to the man and his life. For many years, Johnson toiled in near poverty; after his death, his home passed through several hands and physically deteriorated for more than 120 years. Johnson was thought to [...]