Monthly Archives: July 2025
Bloomsbury Wellbeing Walks, July to November
The Association of Bloomsbury Squares and Gardens invites you on brisk walks around Bloomsbury Walks are led by the expert Camden Guides* and include a brief stop at the halfway point to hear a few fascinating facts about the location before walking on.Please note, this is a wellbeing walk, not a guided tour. Just turn up […]
The bees and the lime trees
Thanks to the Russell Square summer newsletter for this fascinating piece. The full newsletter is available in the cafe. It’s a fascinating read covering everything from roses to railings – and even managing to find a link between Russell Square and the Mad Hatter! There are more than ten lime trees in Russell Square, many […]
Russell Square calling all chess players
This summer, we’d like to tempt you to use the open air chess boards in Russell Square by the side of the Caffè. It really is the most marvellous spot – and mostly in the shade! The boards are free to use and the Caffè has chess sets and clocks (for the keen players) all available […]
Remembering 7/7 20 years on
On 7 July 2025, London will mark the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bomb attacks on London’s transport network, with a service of commemoration at the 7/7 Memorial in Hyde Park, organised by the Mayor of London. It will be by invitation for those directly affected but also livestreamed for public viewing. Fifty-two people died […]
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