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'''Bloomsbury''' is an area of central London, within | '''Bloomsbury''' is an area of central London, within the London Borough of Camden. It was developed in the 17th and 18th centuries by the Russell family (Dukes of Bedford). Today it contains the [[British Museum]], and many institutions connected with London University, including the [[University of London Union]] (ULU). It is noted for its many squares, laid out as public gardens, including [[Russell Square]]. | ||
In the early 20th century, Bloomsbury was home to the [[Bloomsbury Group]] including [[Virginia Woolf]], [[John Maynard Keynes]], [[E M Forster]] and [[Lytton Strachey]]. | In the early 20th century, Bloomsbury was home to the [[Bloomsbury Group]] including [[Virginia Woolf]], [[John Maynard Keynes]], [[E M Forster]] and [[Lytton Strachey]]. | ||
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Bloomsbury is an area of central London, within the London Borough of Camden. It was developed in the 17th and 18th centuries by the Russell family (Dukes of Bedford). Today it contains the British Museum, and many institutions connected with London University, including the University of London Union (ULU). It is noted for its many squares, laid out as public gardens, including Russell Square.
In the early 20th century, Bloomsbury was home to the Bloomsbury Group including Virginia Woolf, John Maynard Keynes, E M Forster and Lytton Strachey.
Gay's the Word bookshop is at 66 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury.