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Welcome to Bloomsbury – the literary hub of London. Here at SAS we are very proud to stake a claim to walk the same roads Virginia Woolf and Dorothy Richardson once used to walk which is why we decided to dedicate our “B” to our beloved Bloomsbury.
Home to the British Museum, the renowned publishing house Bloomsbury Publishing as well as the University of London, Bloomsbury is considered one of the most cultural, intellectual, and educational areas in the city.
The School of Advanced Study is one of the leading institutions when it comes to research in the humanities. So naturally, SAS students can benefit from the inspiring environment of Bloomsbury. There is no better place to write a thesis on one of the famous members of the Bloomsbury Group than right here where they used to eat, meet and sleep. You can literally retrace their steps (not only in one of the many walking tours that are offered around here).
In Bloomsbury, you can escape the loud noise and the buzzing streets of the city. You can enjoy some peace and quiet in one of the green spaces, including Russell Square and Bedford Square. You can grab a coffee in one of the lovely, independent coffee shops. You can spend hours rummaging through the bookshops in Bloomsbury looking for hidden treasures in the bookcases.
Whether you are here for a short visit, or it’s the destination of your daily commute, Bloomsbury is a fantastic area. Exploring the museums and galleries is a great day out in London. Catching some fresh air in parks is a very welcome break from long study sessions in one of the many libraries and archives located in Bloomsbury. And why not treat yourself to a cold pint (or any other drink) at the Lamb. After all, Dickens was a frequent customer here.
Monja's Bloomsbury To-Do List
- Explore the Brunswick Centre
- And while you are there, pop into Skoop Books and tell us what hidden treasure you found!
- Spend a day in the British Museum and admire the Rosetta Stone
- Go Blue Plaque Hunting: Walk through the streets of Bloosmbury and try to retrace the steps of famous residents
- Visit the Foundling Museum and learn about the history and work of the Foundling Hospital
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Grab lunch, dinner, or just an afternoon snack at one of the many stores on Lamb’s Conduit Street. Maybe even treat yourself to an afternoon tea?
Written by Monja Stahlberger, IMLR PhD Candidate
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It’s not so easy to admire the Rosetta Stone — I think it’s always completely mobbed! lol
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You aren’t wrong! I often go to see the Parthenon Marbles — it’s quite sobering in the Acropolis museum, you can certainly feel the lack or their absence in Athens since the British Museum has, like, half of them. At the same time I do appreciate being able to see them away from home. Still, I’d certainly prefer it if they were returned 👀
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