Memorials & monuments · London
Johnson and Boswell
In or near Covent Garden.
Johnson and Boswell — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Johnson and Boswell is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Johnson and Boswell is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the lives and contributions of Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, significant figures in 18th-century literature.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5124, -0.1215
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2E 7BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Su-We 10:00-20:00; Th-Sa 10:00-22:00
- Official site
- www.spygames.com
Sources
- osm: node/8082068491 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Johnson and Boswell?
- Johnson and Boswell is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2E 7BN), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Johnson and Boswell?
- Johnson and Boswell — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Johnson and Boswell?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2E 7BN.
- Is Johnson and Boswell free to visit?
- Yes, Johnson and Boswell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Johnson and Boswell?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2E 7BN.