Open House Festival

Neighbourhoods

Back to neighbourhoods

Fleet Street

The area that gave birth to the printing industry still contains echoes of its publishing past. Discover a fascinating range of venues from Dr Johnson’s House, St Bride’s ‘the journalists’
church’, Stationers’ Hall, and the Maughan library. A few steps further and you’ll be at Middle Temple law chambers opposite the Royal Courts of Justice.

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Dr Johnson's House

historical house

Fine example of an early 5-floor Queen Anne town house with original panelling, open staircase and unique 'swinging panels' on the open-plan first floor. Johnson compiled his famous 'Dictionary of the English Language' (1755) here.

Richard Gough, 1690

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The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

legal

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court, exclusively entitled to Call their members to the Bar of England and Wales. We provide support, education and accomodation to barristers at every stage of their careers. Middle Temple Hall, Bench apartments, and Middle Temple Library will be open to the public on Sunday 13 September from 12-4pm. Last entry is at 3.45pm.