Monthly Archives: July 2026
Bloomsbury Brisk Wellbeing Walks
The Association of Bloomsbury Squares and Gardens invites you on brisk weekly walks around Bloomsbury to improve your circulation and increase your weekly step count.Free of charge. Walks are led by the expert Camden Guides and include a brief stop at the halfwaypoint to hear a few fascinating facts about the location before walking on.Just […]
Camden Mayor attends Queen Square launch
Another hot day in Bloomsbury recently marked the official unveiling of the Queen Square History Board, which is located in the paved area opposite St George’s Church. The Mayor of Camden, Patricia Leman, attended the event to formally dedicate the new history board. Also pictured (L to R) are Professor Dimitri Kullmann of UCL Queen […]
Explore the new Georgina Mace Garden: A tribute to a pioneer in biodiversity research
The newest garden in Bloomsbury had its official opening on Wednesday 8 July. The Georgina Mace Garden ‘A vibrant green space that celebrates biodiversity, offering a peaceful setting inspired by a pioneering scientist’s vision for nature’ is a tucked-away small courtyard space near the UCL MRC building off Gordon Square. Open for the public to […]
Highlighting the historic tomb of Robert Nelson in St George’s Gardens
A new book highlights a tomb of local importance in St George’s Gardens. The Grade II listed tomb is of Robert Nelson (d. 1715) and is an important part of cemetery history, featuring in the recently published The British Cemetery – Architecture, Landscape, Sculpture. It was the first tomb raised in this burial ground and […]