Join us this January for the Dr Johnson's House monthly lecture, sponsored by Fleet Street Quarter.

“Faithful Frank” lived just off Fleet Street. He is better known as Francis Barber who was the black servant to Dr Samuel Johnson, the creator of a version of the English Dictionary which was of crucial importance in the development of the English language. His life story has been documented using a compilation of comments and observations made by friends of Dr Johnson. Not all were favourable. But his life story mixed in with other black men and women of 18th century London will help frame what life was like.

About the speaker

Angela Morgan is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide. During her talk, Angela will take you on a virtual tour around the Fleet Street area where Frank lived and worked.

Lunch

Lunch will be served at this event: please let us know 48 hours in advance, via an Eventbrite message, if you have any specific dietary requirements or have any allergies.

Find out more

Fleet Street Quarter website
Fleet Street Quarter Instagram
Fleet Street Quarter LinkedIn

Image

Portrait possibly of Barber, attributed either to James Northcote or Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1770s

Dr Johnson's House Series:The Life and Exploits of 'Faithful Servant Frank'