Old Curiosity Shop To Dr Johnson's Cat

Join me in the heart of historic London on this immersive walk from the Royal Courts of Justice to Waterhouse Square via The Old Curiosity Shop and Dr Johnson's cat Hodge. We explore the ancient Inns of Court, the legendary streets of Fleet Street, and the literary world of Charles Dickens and Dr Samuel Johnson. Along the way we pass by Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Temple Bar, St Dunstan‑in‑the‑West, Dr Johnson’s House, Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, the Maughan Library, St Andrew’s Holborn, Staple Inn, and more. This route is packed with hidden alleys, medieval survivors, Victorian architecture, and stories that shaped Britain’s legal and literary history. Perfect for lovers of London history, Dickens, folklore, and atmospheric city walks. Credits: Hodge the Cat by Matt Brown Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic Gog and Magog by Andy Scott Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0