On a Christian site since at least the 7C, the current building replaced an 11C romanesque cathedral. Begun in 1195, this is a magnificent mixture of the Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular gothic styles. It was badly damaged during the civil ..

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), the famous writer, poet and lexicographer, was born in this house, built by his father. The exhibition shows the life and work of Samuel Johnson, from his childhood to his marriage, his début in London and his friendship w..