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The Bloomsbury Heritage Collection

A growing library of articles exploring the architecture, history, and personalities that shaped WC1.

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Origins
The Early History of Bloomsbury
How the early history helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
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Origins
From Rural Lands to WC1 Suburbia
How rural evolution helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
III
Origins
The Great Estates of Bloomsbury
How the great estates helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
IV
Origins
The Meaning Behind the Name Bloomsbury
How the name helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
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Origins
The Building Boom in Bloomsbury
How the building boom helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
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Origins
The Impact of Turnpikes on Bloomsbury
How early roads helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
VII
Origins
The Agricultural Past of WC1
How farming history helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
VIII
Origins
Victorian Speculation in Bloomsbury
How building speculation helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
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Origins
The Settling of WC1
How the settling of the area helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
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Origins
The Early Foundations of Great Russell Street
How early building helps explain the formation of modern Bloomsbury.
XI
Infrastructure
The History of Russell Square Station
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Russell Square Station.
XII
Infrastructure
The Railway Impact on WC1
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the railways in Bloomsbury.
XIII
Infrastructure
The Omnibus Routes of Bloomsbury
Transport networks that shaped the district around Bloomsbury.
XIV
Infrastructure
The Making of Great Russell Street Infrastructure
Urban planning that shaped the district around Great Russell Street.
XV
Infrastructure
Transport Hubs and Growth in Bloomsbury
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Bloomsbury.
XVI
Infrastructure
The Tramways of Early Bloomsbury
Transport networks that shaped the district around Bloomsbury.
XVII
Infrastructure
The Evolution of Gower Street Traffic
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Gower Street.
XVIII
Infrastructure
Connectivity and WC1 Property
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the local property market.
XIX
Infrastructure
The Impact of the Tube on Bloomsbury
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the Underground.
XX
Infrastructure
Infrastructure and Bloomsbury Architecture
Urban planning that shaped the district around Bloomsbury.
XXI
Architecture
The Historic Houses of Bloomsbury
A close read of the historic houses of Bloomsbury and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXII
Architecture
Victorian Terrace Housing in WC1
A close read of victorian terrace housing in WC1 and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXIII
Architecture
Mansion Flats Design in Bloomsbury
A close read of mansion flats design and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXIV
Architecture
The Red Brick Suburbs of Bloomsbury
A close read of the red brick suburbs and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXV
Architecture
The Influence of Architects on Bloomsbury
A close read of the architectural influence and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXVI
Architecture
The Evolution of the Bloomsbury Villa
A close read of the evolution of the Bloomsbury villa and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXVII
Architecture
Edwardian Facades in WC1
A close read of edwardian facades and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXVIII
Architecture
The Mock-Tudor Revival in Bloomsbury
A close read of the mock-tudor revival and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXIX
Architecture
The Arts and Crafts Influence in WC1
A close read of the arts and crafts influence and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXX
Architecture
Public Building Architecture in Bloomsbury
A close read of public building architecture and what it reveals about WC1 design.
XXXI
Street
Great Russell Street History
A street-level look at Great Russell Street history and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
XXXII
Street
Gower Street History
A street-level look at Gower Street history and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
XXXIII
Street
The Charm of Bloomsbury Avenues
A street-level look at avenues and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
XXXIV
Street
The Making of WC1 Streets
A street-level look at WC1 streets and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
XXXV
Street
The Character of Bloomsbury Mews
A street-level look at mews and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
XXXVI
Street
Exploring the Core of Bloomsbury
A street-level look at the core of the area and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
XXXVII
Street
Residential Life on Great Russell Street
A street-level look at residential life on Great Russell Street and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
XXXVIII
Street
The Evolution of WC1 Terraces
A street-level look at terraces and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
XXXIX
Street
The Story of Bloomsbury Gardens
A street-level look at the gardens and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
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Street
The Atmosphere of Bloomsbury Roads
A street-level look at roads and the making of Bloomsbury's atmosphere.
XLI
Institution
The History of The British Museum
Why The British Museum mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLII
Institution
The Local Libraries of Bloomsbury
Why local libraries mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIII
Institution
Community Centers of WC1
Why community centers mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIV
Institution
The Growth of Bloomsbury Schools
Why schools of WC1 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLV
Institution
The Historic Pubs of Bloomsbury
Why the historic pubs of WC1 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVI
Institution
The Churches of Bloomsbury
Why churches mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVII
Institution
The Fire Stations of WC1
Why fire stations mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVIII
Institution
The Development of Bloomsbury Hospitals
Why hospitals mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIX
Institution
The Post Offices of Early Bloomsbury
Why post offices mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Cultural Venues of Bloomsbury
Why cultural venues mattered to local life and wider London culture.
LI
Culture
Famous Residents of Bloomsbury
Famous residents of Bloomsbury and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LII
Culture
The Literary Life of WC1
The literary life of WC1 and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LIII
Culture
The Artistic Legacy of Bloomsbury
The artistic legacy of Bloomsbury and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LIV
Culture
Cultural Diversity in Modern Bloomsbury
Cultural diversity in modern WC1 and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LV
Culture
The Theatrical History of Bloomsbury
The theatrical history of Bloomsbury and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LVI
Culture
Musical Heritage in WC1
Musical heritage in WC1 and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LVII
Culture
Post-War Demographics in Bloomsbury
Post-war demographics in Bloomsbury and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LVIII
Culture
The Cafe Culture of Great Russell Street
The cafe culture of Great Russell Street and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LIX
Culture
How Bloomsbury Found Its Voice
How Bloomsbury found its voice and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LX
Culture
Broadcasting and Media in Bloomsbury
Broadcasting and media in Bloomsbury and the creative life that gave WC1 a larger public meaning.
LXI
Domestic
Adapting the Bloomsbury Home
How adapting the Bloomsbury home connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXII
Domestic
Victorian Terraces and Modern Living in WC1
How victorian terraces connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIII
Domestic
The Servants' Quarters of Bloomsbury
How the servants' quarters connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIV
Domestic
Rear Extensions in WC1
How rear extensions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXV
Domestic
Converting Lofts in Bloomsbury
How loft conversions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVI
Domestic
Kitchens in Edwardian Flats in WC1
How kitchens connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVII
Domestic
Bathrooms and Heating in Bloomsbury Homes
How bathrooms connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVIII
Domestic
The Flow of the WC1 House
How the flow of the house connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIX
Domestic
Restoring Original Features in Bloomsbury
How restoring original features connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXX
Domestic
Open Plan Living in WC1 Blocks
How open plan living connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXXI
Planning
Bloomsbury Conservation Areas Explained
What Bloomsbury conservation areas means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXII
Planning
Planning Rules for Bloomsbury Facades
What planning rules for facades means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIII
Planning
Listed Buildings in WC1
What listed buildings in WC1 means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIV
Planning
Basement Extensions in Bloomsbury
What basement extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXV
Planning
Rear Extensions and Setbacks in Bloomsbury
What rear extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVI
Planning
Protecting the WC1 Heritage
What protecting heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVII
Planning
Trees and Boundaries in WC1 Planning
What trees and boundaries means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVIII
Planning
Roof Developments and Conservation in Bloomsbury
What roof developments means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIX
Planning
Licences to Alter in WC1 Flats
What licences to alter means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXX
Planning
Retrofit vs Heritage in Bloomsbury
What retrofit vs heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXXI
Landscape
The Green Spaces of Russell Square
The physical setting around Russell Square and why it still matters.
LXXXII
Landscape
The Influence of Russell Square on Bloomsbury
The physical setting around Russell Square and why it still matters.
LXXXIII
Landscape
The Planting of Street Trees in WC1
The physical setting around street trees in WC1 and why it still matters.
LXXXIV
Landscape
The Verges and Hedges of Bloomsbury
The physical setting around verges and hedges and why it still matters.
LXXXV
Landscape
The Lost Rivers of WC1
The physical setting around the lost rivers of WC1 and why it still matters.
LXXXVI
Landscape
Ecology and Urban Wildlife in Bloomsbury
The physical setting around ecology and urban wildlife and why it still matters.
LXXXVII
Landscape
Private Front Gardens in WC1
The physical setting around private front gardens and why it still matters.
LXXXVIII
Landscape
Public Squares in Bloomsbury
The physical setting around public squares and why it still matters.
LXXXIX
Landscape
The Green Character of WC1
The physical setting around the green character and why it still matters.
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Landscape
How Low-Density Planning Shaped Bloomsbury
The physical setting around low-density planning and why it still matters.
XCI
Guide
Why Buyers Love Bloomsbury
Why buyers love Bloomsbury in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCII
Guide
Bloomsbury vs Neighbouring Districts
Bloomsbury vs neighbouring districts in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIII
Guide
The Property Market History of WC1
The property market history in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Bloomsbury Flat
Guide to renovating a Bloomsbury flat in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Victorian Terrace in WC1
Guide to renovating a victorian terrace in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVI
Guide
Best Streets for Family Homes in Bloomsbury
Best streets for family homes in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVII
Guide
The Appeal of WC1 Period Features
The appeal of WC1 period features in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVIII
Guide
Understanding the Bloomsbury Character
Understanding the local character in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIX
Guide
The Future of Bloomsbury Heritage
The future of Bloomsbury heritage in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Why WC1 Maintains Its Value
Why WC1 maintains its value in the wider story of Bloomsbury's identity, housing and long-term appeal.

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