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Russell Square is a large garden square in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden, built predominantly by the firm of James Burton. It is near the University of London 's main buildings and the British Museum. Almost exactly square, to the north is Woburn Place and to the south-east is Southampton Row.
May 16, 2012 · Russell Square fountains with autumn leaves. Within walking distance of top tourist destinations, such as the British Museum and Oxford St, close to the mainline stations of Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston, and the British Library, and in the heart of the University of London campus, Russell Square is one of the squares of London that is ...
Russell Square, London WC1B 5EH England. Neighborhood: Bloomsbury. Snuggly nestled within Central London is academic and leafy Bloomsbury, an area that boasts walking distance access to many of London's most popular attractions. It is also home to some of Britain's most celebrated museums, including the must-see British Museum.
Russell Square is an early 19th century public square of about 2.5 hectares, with lawns, walks and an ornamental fountain. It forms part of the Bedford Estate, the garden designed by Humphry Repton (1806).
At the heart of Bloomsbury and originally laid out in 1800 by Humphrey Repton, Russell Sq was dark and bushy until a striking facelift early in the new millennium pruned the trees, tidied up the plants and gave it a 10m-high fountain and lovely glassed-in cafe. Read more.
Russell Square is one of the largest and most attractive garden squares in London. It’s a haven that offers a place to relax right in the heart of the West End. Enjoy the fountain, savour the seasons, read, reflect, or meet friends at the cafe for lunch or coffee.
Russell Square, located in the Bloomsbury district of central London near the British Museum and London University is a large, historic city park (square) dating back to the early 19th century.
Just a four minute walk away from the museum is Russell Square, the second largest square in central London. Created in 1804 and re-landscaped in 2002 to return it back to its 19th century layout, the Grade II listed square is lined with lime, oak and holly trees with a few flower beds and wild areas, but it is mostly grassy lawn which makes it ...
Russell Square. 635 reviews. #243 of 2,727 things to do in London. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Write a review. About. Square located in Bloomsbury central London, with easy access to nearby attractions like the British Museum, Covent Garden and Oxford Street for shopping. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing.
London’s Russell Square is home to some historic landmarks, the most notable being the Russell Hotel, an exuberant Victorian building. The center of the square is occupied by a small but enjoyable park.
