Bloomsbury Hotbed of Creativity

Meet the Pre-Raphaelite Movement and the Bloomsbury Set in a short walk round the streets of Bloomsbury, seeing some of its world-famous cultural institutions.

Enjoy the fresh air and admire the architecture of two of Bloomsbury's most elegant city squares in their autumnal glory. Meet some of the great creative spirits of the Pre-Raphaelite Movement and Bloomsbury Set who have lived and worked in the area. Hear the origin story of the British Museum and learn about the work of its conservation department. Pass the great modernist mass of Senate House, headquarters of the University of London. Walk through the beautiful Greek Revival halls of University College which is currently celebrating its bicentenary and see some of the college's collection of artworks.