Dr Johnson, Literary Titan: links to Derby and Derbyshire
Loudon Lodge, Derby Arboretum, Grove Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8EL
Samuel Johnson, essayist, lexicographer, poet, editor, critic, and famous talker, is reputed to be the second most quoted person in the English language, after Shakespeare.
He was born, brought up, and educated in Lichfield for which he retained a strong affection.
Derby and Derbyshire were also important for much of his life: he married in Derby; and one of his deepest and most enduring friendships was with a doctor in Ashbourne.
James Simister, who regularly gives talks on cruise ships and on land, will explain Dr Johnson's links with Derby and Derbyshire, and include some short readings from his works.
Timings & Tours
- Monday 09 September:
- 1800-2000
Location & directions
Loudon Lodge, Derby Arboretum, Grove Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8EL
- Directions:
- Derby Arboretum is famous for being Britain's first public park. Situated just outside the city it's a picturesque oasis with a fine collection of trees, and is Grade II* listed. It is ten minutes walk from the city centre and the railway station. Buses 38 and 2s run along Osmaston Rd; 4 and 7 along Normanton Rd. There is public parking in Grove St DE23 8EL. The talk will take place in Loudon Lodge, which is adjacent to the Community Garden and also has access from Morleston St DE23 8FL.
- Contact on day:
- Jo Simister
- Telephone number:
- +447796410850
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking via eventbrite only.
- Booking contact name:
- Jo Simister
- Booking telephone number:
- +447796410850
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-johnson-literary-titan-connections-to-derby-and-derbyshire-tickets-970528495857?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 12 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 09 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The talk will be held in an upstairs room with steep stairway.
Additional information
Friends of Derby Arboretum were awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service in 2023 for the renovation of this building as a community hub, and also the community garden.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
