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Books About Town – book benches in Bloomsbury Squares
All 50 unique BookBench sculptures, designed by local artists and famous names, came to rest in Gordon Square in October before a public auction. With Bloomsbury ‘s strong association with the world of literature, it was an ideal place to display them. Some of the Bloomsbury Squares had hosted benches […]
Free guided walks in Bloomsbury
Val Martin Memorial Walks – Free Guided Walks in Bloomsbury Saturdays, 11 am, rain or shine! Meet at the steps of the Goodenough Club 23 Mecklenburgh Square, WC1N 2AD Please register and confirm weekly walk at: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk or on The Square (search “Val Martin Memorial Walks” to find us on Eventbrite) Guides are members of […]
New blog for UK parks and gardens
Parks and Gardens UK is Britain’s leading on-line resource for historic parks and gardens. It provides freely accessible, accurate and inspiring information on UK parks, gardens and designed landscapes – and now it includes an interesting blog covering anything and everything to do with historic parks and gardens. The blog tries to be a mix of both […]
Would you pay to live next to a park?
This was the question asked in a recent article in The Observer. It suggested that ministers were examining proposals to ask residents to pay a tax that reflects the enhancement a nearby park brings to their house prices. Analysis by the Policy Exchange thinktank has indicated a link between green space quality and house prices […]
Free guided walks around Bloomsbury Squares in July and August
The Val Martin Memorial Walks take place on Saturdays, 11am, rain or shine! Meet at the steps of the Goodenough Club 23 Mecklenburgh Square, WC1N 2AD Please register and confirm each walk at: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk or on The Square (search “Val Martin Memorial Walks” to find us on Eventbrite) Upcoming 2014 Walks: July 12th – Squares of […]
Love Your Local Parks Week
The start of Love Parks Week 2014 is almost here. From 25 July to 3 August thousands of people will be joining in the celebrations at hundreds of events across England. For more information please visit http://www.loveparksweek.org Our parks are a national treasure and every year over two and a half billion visits are made […]
Saving Bloomsbury: A Case for Celebration
Forty years ago, the people of Bloomsbury drew, wrote and celebrated their way out of destruction. A Case for Celebration is an exhibition from 14th to 26th July that illustrates a treasured area of Bloomsbury that was saved and marks the significant efforts made at the time to protect it from demolition. This exhibition features the original illustrations […]
Book benches in Bloomsbury Squares
Bloomsbury is an area inextricably linked with literature new and old. Look out for specially designed benches in some of the Bloomsbury Squares from 1 July. They’ll look like giant open books, with exciting artwork relating to well-known literary characters. Books about Town aims to highlight reading for enjoyment. New interpretations of classics alongside careful preservation of historic […]
Bloomsbury & Holborn summer festival Bloomsbury Square 11th and 12th July 2014
It’s time for the Bloomsbury & Holborn summer festival again. Come along to Bloomsbury Square on 11th and 12th July 2014. Check it out at Bloomsbury & Holborn Festival Friday 11th July – 11am to 6pm – Business in the Community Day Featuring the Big al-fresco lunch – 11am till late Artisan caterers from Bloomsbury Farmers Market […]
Bloomsbury Squares & Gardens 