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Bloomsbury Collection (page 6)

Bloomsbury, a neighborhood steeped in literary history and artistic charm

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Bedford House, Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1822. Artist: Bartholomew Howlett

Bedford House, Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1822. Artist: Bartholomew Howlett
Bedford House, Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1822. View of the north front of Bedford House with men on horses conversing with ladies at a window. Also including a description

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: View of the Church of St George, Bloomsbury, London, 1799. Artist: Thomas Malton II

View of the Church of St George, Bloomsbury, London, 1799. Artist: Thomas Malton II
View of the Church of St George, Bloomsbury, London, 1799. The church was built by Nicholas Hawksmoor between 1716 and 1731

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: St Georges Church, Bloomsbury, Holborn, London, c1800

St Georges Church, Bloomsbury, Holborn, London, c1800

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Rhubarb!, Cries of London, 1804

Rhubarb!, Cries of London, 1804
Rhubarb! A Rhubarb Seller in Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, pictured on a pavement with a box of rhubarb, and a pair of scales in one hand. From Cries of London, 1804

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1831. Artist: William Woolnoth

Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1831. Artist: William Woolnoth
Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1831; street scene with shopfronts, carriages and a streetseller on the left

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Mary Lou Williams, President Hotel, London, 1978. Artist: Brian O Connor

Mary Lou Williams, President Hotel, London, 1978. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mary Lou Williams, President Hotel, London, 1978

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Sicilian Avenue, Bloomsbury, London, 2010

Sicilian Avenue, Bloomsbury, London, 2010. Sicilian Avenue was designed by RJ Worley as a pedestrianised shopping street and was completed in 1910

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Bloomsbury Pub, London, United Kingdom

Bloomsbury Pub, London, United Kingdom

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Bloomsbury, 1836-1861, (1911)

Bloomsbury, 1836-1861, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The British Museum, London, c1900. Artist: York & Son

The British Museum, London, c1900. Artist: York & Son
The British Museum, London, c1900. The British Museum is dedicated to human history, art and culture, and is located in the Bloomsbury area of London. From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1810 (1878)

Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1810 (1878). Queen Square is a garden square in Bloomsbury. Many of its buildings are associated with medicine, particularly neurology

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The Kings Library, London, 1878

The Kings Library, London, 1878. Assembled by George III, the Kings Library contained over 65, 000 volumes and pamphlets from the Age of Enlightenment

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: In the Foundling Hospital grounds, London, c1901 (1901)

In the Foundling Hospital grounds, London, c1901 (1901). The Foundling Hospital in Bloomsbury was founded in 1739 by Thomas Coram, a philanthropic sea captain

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The British Museum, London, c1907

The British Museum, London, c1907

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: London, British Museum, c1900

London, British Museum, c1900. [F.F. & Co. London, c1900]

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: British Museum, London, c1920

British Museum, London, c1920. British Museum, London situate in Great Russell Street, close to Russell Square. Its foundation was due to Sir Hans Sloane who in 1753 left 50

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Bloomsbury Christening, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank

Bloomsbury Christening, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Bloomsbury Christening, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: YWCA Building, Bloomsbury, London, 1932

YWCA Building, Bloomsbury, London, 1932. Designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens (1869-1944). From The Studio Volume 104. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Exterior of the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, 1887

Exterior of the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, 1887. The British Museum was built in 1823-1852 in a Classical style to designs by Sir Robert Smirke to house the growing national

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The London University, 1828. Artist: W Wallis

The London University, 1828. Artist: W Wallis
The London University, 1828. The building is now part of Univerity College London (UCL)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1787 (1907)

Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1787 (1907). Queen Square was laid out between 1716 and 1725. A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Russell Square and the statue of the Duke of Bedford, London, 19th century (1907)

Russell Square and the statue of the Duke of Bedford, London, 19th century (1907). Russell Square is named after the surname of the Dukes of Bedford, on whose land it was laid out

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: North front of Bedford House, Bloomsbury Square, London, 19th century (1907). Artist: Howlett

North front of Bedford House, Bloomsbury Square, London, 19th century (1907). Artist: Howlett
North front of Bedford House, Bloomsbury Square, London, 19th century (1907). Bedford House was originally known as Southampton House, and was the residence of the Earl of Southampton

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Southampton or Bloomsbury Square, London, 18th century (1907)

Southampton or Bloomsbury Square, London, 18th century (1907). Bloomsbury Square was laid out in the late 17th century by the Earl of Southampton, after whom it was originally named

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London, 19th century. Artist: William Woolnoth

Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London, 19th century. Artist: William Woolnoth
Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London, 19th century

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The Russell Institution, Great Coram Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1828. Artist: J Carter

The Russell Institution, Great Coram Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1828. Artist: J Carter
The Russell Institution, Great Coram Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1828

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: British Museum, London, c1810. Artist: Sands

British Museum, London, c1810. Artist: Sands
British Museum, London, c1810. View with a street scene

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, 19th century

British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, 19th century

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Percy Bysshe Shelleys house, Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock

Percy Bysshe Shelleys house, Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
Percy Bysshe Shelleys house, Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1912. The home of Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), English Romantic poet

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: John Constables house, Charlotte Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock

John Constables house, Charlotte Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
John Constables house, Charlotte Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1912. The home of John Constable (1776-1837) English Romantic painter

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Powis House, Great Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, London, c1714 (1878)

Powis House, Great Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, London, c1714 (1878). The first version of Powis House was built in c1690 for William Herbert, 2nd Marquess of Powis

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Courtyard of Montagu House, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1830 (1878)

Courtyard of Montagu House, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1830 (1878). Montagu House was a grand 17th century private house, which became the first home of the British Museum

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The bookcases at the British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, c1875 (1878)

The bookcases at the British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, c1875 (1878). From Old and New London Illustrated, Vol IV, by Edward Walford. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, 1878]

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Front of Montagu House, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1830 (1878)

Front of Montagu House, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1830 (1878). Montagu House was a grand 17th century private house, which became the first home of the British Museum

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Grand staircase of Montagu House, Bloomsbury, London, c1830 (1878)

Grand staircase of Montagu House, Bloomsbury, London, c1830 (1878). Montagu House, Great Russell Street, was a grand 17th century private house, which became the first home of the British Museum

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Montagu House, Bloomsbury, 18th century, (1908)

Montagu House, Bloomsbury, 18th century, (1908). The house was purchased in 1754 as the first home of the British Museum and in 1757 the gardens were opened to the public

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Aerial View of the British Museum, London

Aerial View of the British Museum, London. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Plan of the British Museum building in Bloomsbury

Plan of the British Museum building in Bloomsbury
Seventy separate areas are marked, almost all devoted to the collections, and grouped around the great dome of the Reading Room

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: An Exhibition Of Steam Traction By Richard Trevithicks Catch Me Who Can Steam Railway Locomotive

An Exhibition Of Steam Traction By Richard Trevithicks Catch Me Who Can Steam Railway Locomotive On The Site Of Euston Square, Bloomsbury, London, England In 1809

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Photograph of Black Horse PH, Bloomsbury, London

Photograph of Black Horse PH, Bloomsbury, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: 2634700; out of copyright

2634700; out of copyright

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Platform of Museum Underground Station

Platform of Museum Underground Station
Central Line series. A variety of passengers awaiting their train on the platform at Museum - two prim and proper Bloomsbury Spinsters

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Pretty Blonde Girl in the classical style

Pretty Blonde Girl in the classical style, much favoured by the Bloomsbury Group. Date: 1907

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The Royal Hotel, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London

The Royal Hotel, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London
The Royal Hotel, Woburn Place, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London - part of the Imperial Hotels Group. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Imperial Hotels, London - Map of Hotels and transport links

Imperial Hotels, London - Map of Hotels and transport links
Imperial Hotels, London - Map of London, marking the Hotels and useful transport links. Date: circa 1920

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Promotional Flyer for Imperial Hotels, London

Promotional Flyer for Imperial Hotels, London
Promotional Flyer for Imperial Hotels, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London - a total of 9 hotels with 3500 rooms - Central for business and pleasure. Date: circa 1920

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The Dreadnought Hoax, report in The Sketch

The Dreadnought Hoax, report in The Sketch
Page from The Sketch magazine reporting on the Dreadnought hoax. The incident was a joke played by a group led by Horace de Vere Cole, including the writer Virginia Stephen (Woolf)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Clarke & Davies photographic shop, Museum Street, London

Clarke & Davies photographic shop, Museum Street, London
Clarke & Davies photographic publishers shop, Museum Street, London WC. circa 1910s



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Bloomsbury, a neighborhood steeped in literary history and artistic charm. It was here that Virginia Woolf, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, resided in 1930. Her presence still lingers in every corner, reminding us of her brilliance and creativity. The Marylebone pub stands proudly on the streets of Bloomsbury, serving as a hub for locals to gather and share stories over pints of ale. Its walls have witnessed countless conversations inspired by Woolf's works or debates about art and literature. On a wet winter evening in c1935, a book lover finds solace amidst the rain-soaked streets of Bloomsbury. The image captured by Fincham portrays the cozy atmosphere that permeates this neighborhood - perfect for curling up with a good book. Woolf's house on Fitzroy Square is an architectural gem nestled within Bloomsbury's vibrant landscape. It served as her sanctuary where she penned some of her most celebrated works. Today it stands as a testament to her enduring legacy. In memoriam to suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, Bloomsbury pays tribute to those who fought tirelessly for women's rights. Their courage echoes through time and serves as a reminder that progress is born from determination and sacrifice. A map from 1746 reveals how much Bloomsbury has evolved over centuries while retaining its unique character. Georgian architecture adorns Bedford Square, adding elegance to this already enchanting neighborhood. Away from London's bustling streets lies Mountain Church in Larrau - an unexpected connection between two distant places united by their love for artistry and spirituality. The Foundling Hospital Schools located in Berkhamsted provide education opportunities for underprivileged children - reflecting Bloomsbury's commitment to social welfare throughout history. Queen Square reigns supreme at the heart of Bloomsbury; its grandeur captivating all who pass through its gates. This regal landmark is a testament to the neighborhood's rich heritage.