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Bloomsbury Square Garden
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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.
Nearby attractions
The British Museum
Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
CitySightseeing - London
120 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AB, United Kingdom
Bloomsbury Ballroom
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London WC1B 4DA, United Kingdom
Pushkin House
5a Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA, United Kingdom
Russell Square
Russell Sq, London WC1B 5EH, United Kingdom
The Shaftesbury Theatre
210 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8DP, United Kingdom
Museum of Comedy
The Undercroft, St George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SR, United Kingdom
Gillian Lynne Theatre
166 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5PW, United Kingdom
Camera Museum
44 Museum St, London WC1A 1LY, United Kingdom
Bloomsbury Square Toddler Playground
Bloomsbury Square, London, United Kingdom
Nearby restaurants
My Old Dutch
131-132 High Holborn, London WC1V 6PS, United Kingdom
Colonel Saab High Holborn
193-197 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD, United Kingdom
Nando's Holborn
9, 10 Southampton Pl, London WC1A 2EA, United Kingdom
Swiss Butter
114-118 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AA, United Kingdom
Il Castelletto
17 Bury Pl, London WC1A 2JB, United Kingdom
Trattoria Verdi
110 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4BL, United Kingdom
Happy Lamb
2 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1AD, United Kingdom
Chaiiwala
Southampton Row 72, London WC1B 4AR, United Kingdom
Sophie’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza
79 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, United Kingdom
Museum Tavern
49 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3BA, United Kingdom
Nearby hotels
Le Petit Chef - London
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London WC1B 4DA, United Kingdom
NYX Hotel London Holborn
50 - 60 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AR, United Kingdom
DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End
92 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4BH, United Kingdom
The Hoxton, Holborn
199-206 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD, United Kingdom
Astor Museum Hostel
27 Montague St, London WC1B 5BH, United Kingdom
Grange Clarendon Hotel
34-37 Bedford Pl, London WC1B 5JR, United Kingdom
Mercure London Bloomsbury Hotel
130, 134 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AF, United Kingdom
The Montague on the Gardens
15 Montague St, London WC1B 5BJ, United Kingdom
Grange Buckingham Hotel
39-40 Bedford Pl, London WC1B 5JT, United Kingdom
L'oscar London
2-6 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AA, United Kingdom
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Bloomsbury Square Garden

Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2NS, United Kingdom
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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.

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attractions: The British Museum, CitySightseeing - London, Bloomsbury Ballroom, Pushkin House, Russell Square, The Shaftesbury Theatre, Museum of Comedy, Gillian Lynne Theatre, Camera Museum, Bloomsbury Square Toddler Playground, restaurants: My Old Dutch, Colonel Saab High Holborn, Nando's Holborn, Swiss Butter, Il Castelletto, Trattoria Verdi, Happy Lamb, Chaiiwala, Sophie’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza, Museum Tavern
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camden.gov.uk

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Nearby attractions of Bloomsbury Square Garden

The British Museum

CitySightseeing - London

Bloomsbury Ballroom

Pushkin House

Russell Square

The Shaftesbury Theatre

Museum of Comedy

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Camera Museum

Bloomsbury Square Toddler Playground

The British Museum

The British Museum

4.7

(53.3K)

Open 24 hours
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CitySightseeing - London

CitySightseeing - London

4.7

(1.4K)

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Bloomsbury Ballroom

Bloomsbury Ballroom

4.4

(122)

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Pushkin House

Pushkin House

4.6

(91)

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Nearby restaurants of Bloomsbury Square Garden

My Old Dutch

Colonel Saab High Holborn

Nando's Holborn

Swiss Butter

Il Castelletto

Trattoria Verdi

Happy Lamb

Chaiiwala

Sophie’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza

Museum Tavern

My Old Dutch

My Old Dutch

4.2

(2.1K)

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Colonel Saab High Holborn

Colonel Saab High Holborn

4.8

(2.6K)

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Nando's Holborn

Nando's Holborn

4.2

(933)

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Swiss Butter

Swiss Butter

4.4

(1.4K)

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The honorable James Charles Fox rose to prominence in the House of Commons as a forceful and eloquent speaker with a notorious and colourful private life, though at that time with rather conservative and conventional opinions. However, with the coming of the American War of Independence and the influence of the Whig Edmund Burke, Fox's opinions evolved into some of the most radical to be aired in the British Parliament of his era.

Fox became a prominent and staunch opponent of King George III, whom he regarded as an aspiring tyrant. He supported the American Patriots and even dressed in the colours of George Washington's army. Briefly serving as Britain's first Foreign Secretary during the ministry of the Marquess of Rockingham in 1782, he returned to the post in a coalition government with his old enemy, Lord North, in 1783. However, the King forced Fox and North out of government before the end of the year and replaced them with the 24-year-old Pitt the Younger. Fox spent the following 22 years facing Pitt and the government from the opposition benches of the House of Commons.

Though Fox had little interest in the actual exercise of power and spent almost the entirety of his political career in opposition, he became noted as an anti-slavery campaigner, a supporter of the French Revolution and a leading parliamentary advocate of religious tolerance and individual liberty. His friendship with his mentor, Burke, and his parliamentary credibility were both casualties of Fox's support for France during the French Revolutionary Wars, but Fox went on to attack Pitt's wartime legislation and to defend the liberty of religious minorities and political radicals. After Pitt's death in January 1806, Fox served briefly as Foreign Secretary in the 'Ministry of All the Talents' of William Grenville before he died on 13 September 1806, aged...

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I recently visited Bloomsbury Square Garden and had a truly delightful experience. Located in the heart of the Bloomsbury district, this charming little park is a peaceful oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of central London.The garden is beautifully maintained, with well-kept lawns, mature trees, and vibrant flower beds that add a splash of color. The atmosphere is calm and serene, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing stroll or a quiet moment away from the city's fast pace. I particularly enjoyed sitting on one of the benches and watching people go by—it’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a little tranquility.One of the highlights of the park is the central fountain, which adds a lovely touch of elegance to the space. There’s also a statue of [mention any notable statues or monuments, if applicable], adding an interesting historical element to the garden. The surrounding area is filled with beautiful Georgian architecture, which only enhances the charm of the square.The garden is also a great spot for reading or people-watching, and I noticed several locals enjoying their lunch breaks there. Despite being in a central location, it feels like a hidden gem that isn’t too crowded, which makes it all the more special.Overall, my visit to Bloomsbury Square Garden was a wonderful and refreshing experience. If you’re ever in the area and need a peaceful escape, I highly recommend stopping by. It’s a lovely green space with a lot of character and a great spot to relax...

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The desert is clean, like a blank page ready to take the lines of Euclid and Pythagoras. These were the lines that separated spatial planes. And those planes demarcated the end of whistling air and the start of solid mass. And that mass, extracted from the ground, was unified to form a building. A building that was devised in a mind. Though that mind would succumb to time, at its zenith - it touched the infinite. The constancies of geometry. It is therefore right to play this harmony of art and science in the desert. A place most free of visual noise, where the eye is not to be drawn off by secondary elements. Although, after the mind has vanished, and much later the building, only the geometrical principle will remain, the desert swallows all else. And thus the...

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The honorable James Charles Fox rose to prominence in the House of Commons as a forceful and eloquent speaker with a notorious and colourful private life, though at that time with rather conservative and conventional opinions. However, with the coming of the American War of Independence and the influence of the Whig Edmund Burke, Fox's opinions evolved into some of the most radical to be aired in the British Parliament of his era. Fox became a prominent and staunch opponent of King George III, whom he regarded as an aspiring tyrant. He supported the American Patriots and even dressed in the colours of George Washington's army. Briefly serving as Britain's first Foreign Secretary during the ministry of the Marquess of Rockingham in 1782, he returned to the post in a coalition government with his old enemy, Lord North, in 1783. However, the King forced Fox and North out of government before the end of the year and replaced them with the 24-year-old Pitt the Younger. Fox spent the following 22 years facing Pitt and the government from the opposition benches of the House of Commons. Though Fox had little interest in the actual exercise of power and spent almost the entirety of his political career in opposition, he became noted as an anti-slavery campaigner, a supporter of the French Revolution and a leading parliamentary advocate of religious tolerance and individual liberty. His friendship with his mentor, Burke, and his parliamentary credibility were both casualties of Fox's support for France during the French Revolutionary Wars, but Fox went on to attack Pitt's wartime legislation and to defend the liberty of religious minorities and political radicals. After Pitt's death in January 1806, Fox served briefly as Foreign Secretary in the 'Ministry of All the Talents' of William Grenville before he died on 13 September 1806, aged 57. (Source: wiki)
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Bloomsbury Square is city square near the British Museum and makes a decent place to stop to rest your feet when visiting this area of the city. The square was developed in the middle of 17th century by the 4th Earl of Southampton. Originally known as Southampton Square, this was one of London's earliest garden squares. The area adopted the name, Bloomsbury Square, in the 1730's. Today, you can find a mostly rectangular shaped park with a a nice statue of Charles Fox, children's play area, few park benches and some small garden area. Overall, Bloomsbury square is ok but perhaps better serving of local residents than visitors who might prefer nearby Russell Square instead.
Nicholas MartinNicholas Martin
Historical Significance: Dating back to the early 1660s, Bloomsbury Square (initially called Southampton Square) is one of London’s oldest garden squares. It features beautiful Georgian terraces, the statue of Charles James Fox, and the imposing Victoria House on the east side . Layout & Design: The garden was thoughtfully refurbished in 2003 following Humphry Repton’s 1806 layout. Now, it offers manicured lawns, paved paths, and a peaceful seating area . Accessibility & Convenience: Located adjacent to key attractions like the British Museum and Holborn station, it’s easily accessible and ideal for short, tranquil stops during a busy day .
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The honorable James Charles Fox rose to prominence in the House of Commons as a forceful and eloquent speaker with a notorious and colourful private life, though at that time with rather conservative and conventional opinions. However, with the coming of the American War of Independence and the influence of the Whig Edmund Burke, Fox's opinions evolved into some of the most radical to be aired in the British Parliament of his era. Fox became a prominent and staunch opponent of King George III, whom he regarded as an aspiring tyrant. He supported the American Patriots and even dressed in the colours of George Washington's army. Briefly serving as Britain's first Foreign Secretary during the ministry of the Marquess of Rockingham in 1782, he returned to the post in a coalition government with his old enemy, Lord North, in 1783. However, the King forced Fox and North out of government before the end of the year and replaced them with the 24-year-old Pitt the Younger. Fox spent the following 22 years facing Pitt and the government from the opposition benches of the House of Commons. Though Fox had little interest in the actual exercise of power and spent almost the entirety of his political career in opposition, he became noted as an anti-slavery campaigner, a supporter of the French Revolution and a leading parliamentary advocate of religious tolerance and individual liberty. His friendship with his mentor, Burke, and his parliamentary credibility were both casualties of Fox's support for France during the French Revolutionary Wars, but Fox went on to attack Pitt's wartime legislation and to defend the liberty of religious minorities and political radicals. After Pitt's death in January 1806, Fox served briefly as Foreign Secretary in the 'Ministry of All the Talents' of William Grenville before he died on 13 September 1806, aged 57. (Source: wiki)
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Bloomsbury Square is city square near the British Museum and makes a decent place to stop to rest your feet when visiting this area of the city. The square was developed in the middle of 17th century by the 4th Earl of Southampton. Originally known as Southampton Square, this was one of London's earliest garden squares. The area adopted the name, Bloomsbury Square, in the 1730's. Today, you can find a mostly rectangular shaped park with a a nice statue of Charles Fox, children's play area, few park benches and some small garden area. Overall, Bloomsbury square is ok but perhaps better serving of local residents than visitors who might prefer nearby Russell Square instead.
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Historical Significance: Dating back to the early 1660s, Bloomsbury Square (initially called Southampton Square) is one of London’s oldest garden squares. It features beautiful Georgian terraces, the statue of Charles James Fox, and the imposing Victoria House on the east side . Layout & Design: The garden was thoughtfully refurbished in 2003 following Humphry Repton’s 1806 layout. Now, it offers manicured lawns, paved paths, and a peaceful seating area . Accessibility & Convenience: Located adjacent to key attractions like the British Museum and Holborn station, it’s easily accessible and ideal for short, tranquil stops during a busy day .
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