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Bloomsbury Square is a garden square in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden, London. Developed in the late 17th century, it was initially known as Southampton Square and was one of the earliest London squares.
Bloomsbury Square is London’s oldest square, having been created by the pioneering Lord Southampton as the piazza to his mansion in 1665. Surrounded by historical Georgian terraces and the grand facade of Victoria House which was once short listed to become London’s city hall, other key features include a bronze statue of Charles James Fox,…
Bloomsbury Square is just along from the British Museum in the heart of bustling London and is an excellent place to stop and take a break when visiting this area.
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- London WC1, London
- Hotels near Bloomsbury Square Gardens: (0.02 mi) 3 Bedroom Family Apartment With Private Terrace (0.02 mi) Beautiful one bedroom apartment in Heart...
- Restaurants near Bloomsbury Square Gardens: (0.02 mi) Burr & Co. (0.02 mi) Burr & Co. (0.03 mi) Noxy Brothers - Russell Square (0.04 mi) Palm Court...
- Attractions near Bloomsbury Square Gardens: (0.08 mi) Faulty Towers the Dining Experience (0.07 mi) Agent November (0.05 mi) Russell Square (0.06 m...
Bloomsbury Square is one of the oldest in London and the gardens are a pleasant area of greenery in central London to relax in.
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- London WC1, London
- Hotels near Bloomsbury Square Gardens: (0.02 mi) 3 Bedroom Family Apartment With Private Terrace (0.02 mi) Beautiful one bedroom apartment in Heart...
- Restaurants near Bloomsbury Square Gardens: (0.02 mi) Burr & Co. (0.02 mi) Burr & Co. (0.03 mi) Noxy Brothers - Russell Square (0.04 mi) Palm Court...
- Attractions near Bloomsbury Square Gardens: (0.08 mi) Faulty Towers the Dining Experience (0.07 mi) Agent November (0.05 mi) Russell Square (0.06 m...
Bloomsbury Square is one of London’s oldest having been laid out in the 1660s following the restoration of Charles II for the Earl of Southampton, after whom it was originally named. Its north side was occupied by his own family home Bedford House.
Nov 18, 2021 · Explore the literary, historical, and cultural highlights of Bloomsbury, one of the most famous central London neighborhoods. Follow the map and route to discover Russell Square, Bedford Square, Bloomsbury Square, and more.