The Johnson Society

The latest issue of the Society's journal, Transactions, has been published and will be winging its way to members this month. More details on our website: johnsonnew.wordpress.com/transactions/

We've completed the scanning of our journal, Transactions, and you can now find editions going back to 1948 on our website - they're searchable and free to consult and download. Huge thanks to @UKArchiving for its help. johnsonnew.wordpress.com/download-past-…

A happy fourth birthday to the fifth incarnation of Johnson’s Willow, planted on 2 November 2021 (left). As a comparison with the image on the right (taken today) will show, the tree has made substantial growth since then – and, thanks to the weather, is still largely in leaf.

Dr Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, will speak at this year’s Johnson Society Supper in Lichfield. He will be inaugurated as President during the event and deliver the after-dinner address. See more here: johnsonnew.wordpress.com/tristram-hunt-…

We are now on Facebook! Follow the Johnson Society of Lichfield for news, upcoming events and highlights from our work! 👉 facebook.com/share/16tvpS2E…

At this past weekend’s Annual Lecture, we had the pleasure of welcoming @drjohnsonshouse to discuss 17 Gough Square, Johnson’s London home, its history and its preservation. 🏛️📖 #SamuelJohnson #LiteraryHistory

A time-honoured tradition at the @SamuelJohnsonBM! This past weekend, The Chair Ceremony brought together members of the Society to celebrate Johnson’s enduring legacy. 🍷📖 #SamuelJohnson #Lichfield

Many thanks to Prof Ann Hughes for a fascinating talk on Lichfield and the Civil War. Much food for thought and a lively discussion afterwards.

Packing up copies of Transactions to send to @SamJohnsonSoc members this week. The Cathedral Close was looking pretty lovely. 🥰

The newly redesigned Transactions journal is now in the post, heading to our members worldwide! 🌍📚 Become a member today to receive future editions of this exclusive journal and be part of a community celebrating Johnson’s legacy. #SamuelJohnson

📍Martin Heath Hall, Lichfield, WS13 8AL (tea & cakes after!) 🎥 Zoom live-stream from 2.30pm (entry from 2pm). We hope to see you there!

Don’t miss it! Our next Winter Lecture is tomorrow, Sunday 19th January 2025, at 2.30pm. Emma Stanbridge (Keele University) will speak on ‘Anna Seward and the Art of Letter-Writing’.

Digital proofs of the new design for the @SamJohnsonSoc journal, Transactions. Inspired in part by some of the beautiful print produced by @EngelsbergIdeas. Original artwork by Heather Horsley.

Christmas has arrived at Dr Johnson's House! Celebrate the season and explore the home of Samuel Johnson in all its holiday charm ✨🕯 We are open Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm. drjohnsonshouse.org/visit

One of my favourite biographies - the life and times of the charming and clubbable friend of Dr Johnson, the composer and man of letters Charles Burney (father of novelist and diarist Fanny Burney), by Percy Scholes. Two volumes, illustrated, 1948. .@SamJohnsonSoc have you read these delightful books?

Johnson breathes his last ... Fanny Burney's moving account of Johnson's last hours. @SamJohnsonSoc x.com/MagisterWalker…

Marking Remembrance November. Hear all about how Dr Johnson's House survived the Blitz and our social club for 'the heroes with the grimy faces' - the Auxiliary Fire Service. Free Talks with Admission Every Wednesday during November at 2.30pm drjohnsonshouse.org/post/dr-johnso…

Thank you again to John Winterton for a fascinating talk about Johnson’s letter to Sophia Thrale and what it reveals about his attitudes to mathematics and female education. The letter is on display @SamuelJohnsonBM in Lichfield - please do go and see it!

Our Heritage Secretary, John Winterton, is speaking to us today on the subject of the Johnson letter recently purchased with our help for @SamuelJohnsonBM. His talk is entitled “‘Let me hear from you soon again’: Johnson to Sophia Thrale”.