In the south transept of Westminster Abbey is the grave of Dr Samuel Johnson, lexicographer and critic. He lies just in front of Shakespeare's memorial. The inscription in brass letters reads: SAMUEL ...
On 15 April 1755, Dr Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language became available for the first time, containing a list of definitions across two volumes that was around 14 times greater ...
When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend ...