Bloomsbury Square Gardens
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UK - London - Bloomsbury: Bloomsbury Square - Charles James Fox statue
Made by wallyg
Bloomsbury Square was developed by 4th Earl of Southampton, in the late 17th century, and was initially known as Southampton Square. It was one of the earliest London squares. The Earl's own house, then known as Southampton House and later as Bedford House after the square and the rest of the Bloomsbury Estate passed by marriage from the Earls of Southampton to the Dukes of Bedford, occupied the whole of the north side of the square. The other sides were lined with typical terraced houses of the time, which were initially occupied by members of the aristocracy and gentry. By the early 19th century, Bloomsbury was no longer fashionable with the upper classes. Consequently the Duke of Bedford of the day moved out of Bedford House, which was demolished and replaced with further terraced houses. In the 19th century square was occupied mainly by middle class professionals. The writer Isaac D'Israeli lived at No. 6 from 1817 to 1829 and for part of that time his son, the future Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli lived with him. In the 20th century most of the buildings came to be used as offices. None of the original 17th century buildings survive, but there are many handsome 18th and early 19th century houses. Bloomsbury Square's garden contains this statue of Charles James Fox (1749–1806), a prominent British Whig politician. He is noted as an anti-slavery campaigner, a supporter of American independence from Britain, and as a supporter of the French Revolution. He held several senior government offices, including being Britain's first Foreign Secretary.
Victoria House and Bloomsbury Square Gardens, WC1
Made by Michael in south London
The historic looking Victoria House was in fact only completed in 1932. It was designed by Charles William Long for the Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society. The organization which currently sponsors cricket's country championship. Following the creation of the position of Mayor of London it was a candidate to be the new home of local government but was passed over in favour of a new building by Tower Bridge. So instead Victoria House was refurbished as an office block. Apparently there is a large atrium in the centre of the building, which occupies an entire block with Southampton Row on its east side. It also features a grand art deco ballroom. Neither of which I could see from the gardens.
Man in Bloomsbury Square Gardens, WC1
Made by Michael in south London
I really like the low angle and depth of field of this. And so I should as I chose to take it that way.
Scruffy Pigeon in Bloomsbury Square Gardens, WC1
Made by Michael in south London
It was difficult isoltaing individual piegons as there were so many on the lawn.
Victoria House Bloomsbury - Foyer
Made by Steve J
Nearest places of interest:
| Pearson Dudley Court St Martins Royal Opera House | The October Gallery Red Lion Square British Museum Russell Square |
