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Bloomsbury Squares Study Day 7 May 2016
2016 is a landmark in the story of the Bloomsbury Squares, as they face serious council cuts and explore possible new ways of finance. The Study Day will trace the history of the squares, from their creation as country oases in an urban setting, through their prominent role in the early heritage conservation movement and […]
Magnolia blooms in Tavistock Square
Strollers though the square were rewarded with this lovely sight of the magnolias waking up after the winter, captured by Margaret Brett.
Get out and garden!
It’s time to emerge after the winter and Friends of Brunswick Square can offer you great opportunities to get some fresh air and exercise in the gardens. There will be regular sessions on the first Saturday of every month from 10 till 12 noon, led by a professional horticulturalist. Meet at the gate by the Foundling […]
Parakeets in the Bloomsbury Squares
Spotted in Brunswick Square Gardens the other day – two pairs of parakeets, very noisily flying in and out of the high branches. Dog walkers say that these birds are regular visitors. to the gardens. Have you seen any in Bloomsbury? Let us know if you have and where you saw them. A recent report in […]
Last chance to book for Emma 200 festival Brunswick Square 10-13 Septemebr
Friends of Brunswick Square present Emma 200, a celebration of the bicentenary of the publication of Jane Austen’s much-loved novel, which praises Brunswick Square. See http://www.emma200brunswicksquare.com for tickets for all the events that need booking in advance. It’s a weekend of talks, walks, film, music and theatre performances, exhibitions and more, with something for everyone. There’s […]
London – world’s first National Park City
Joining the UK’s 15 national parks soon – London is set to become the world’s first National Park City say campaigners. It’s already thought to be Europe’s greenest capital city, with 47 % of its area made up of parks, nature reserves and gardens. Nine out of ten Londoners are said to support the idea. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blooming Bloomsbury
The recent sunshine has brought out a wonderful early summer display of flowers in the tiny Marchmont Community Garden, Bloomsbury’s newest garden. Sandwiched in between Waitrose and the tall houses of Kenton St, it is hard to believe it was an unloved urban space only a very few years ago. The transformation by the MCG team […]
News and events
You can contact the Association on bloomsburysquares@talktalk.net Check this site for news of events in Bloomsbury’s historic squares and gardens, and information about their planting, features, or history. Click the Follow button on the right to get our posts hot off the press. All material © Association of Bloomsbury Squares and Gardens, except where otherwise […]
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