How old is Bloomsbury?
Bloomsbury's history began as building commenced around 1660, as the Earl of Southampton built the first London square: Bloomsbury Square, which still exists today. Building on Great Ormond Street and the environs followed soon after, with many Stuart buildings that remain in that area.
Bloomsbury's history began as building commenced around 1660, as the Earl of Southampton built the first London square: Bloomsbury Square, which still exists today. Building on Great Ormond Street and the environs followed soon after, with many Stuart buildings that remain in that area.