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Bloomsbury Collection

Bloomsbury, a neighborhood steeped in literary history and artistic charm

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The Marylebone pub, Marylebone, London, England, UK

The Marylebone pub, Marylebone, London, England, UK

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Virginia Woolf 1930

Virginia Woolf 1930
VIRGINIA WOOLF English novelist

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Virginia Woolfs house, Fitzroy Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Virginia Woolfs house, Fitzroy Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: UCL - Senate House - Floodlit

UCL - Senate House - Floodlit
University of London - Senate House, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London - Floodlit. Date: circa 1938

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, London, 1746 (engraving)

A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438445 A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; (add.info.: the map shows the Foundling Hospital)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Wet Winter Evening and a Book Lover in Bloomsbury, c1935. Creator: Fincham

Wet Winter Evening and a Book Lover in Bloomsbury, c1935. Creator: Fincham
Wet Winter Evening and a Book Lover in Bloomsbury, c1935. Shelves of books outside a shop in central London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 2", edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison In Memoriam

Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison In Memoriam. In Memoriam leaflet produced for the memorial service for Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913) held at St Georges Church. Bloomsbury on 14th June 1913

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Georgian architecture, Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Georgian architecture, Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Bloomsbury Bridge. and Blackwater, Kells

Bloomsbury Bridge. and Blackwater, Kells - a view of a bridge and a river with two ladies on the far side. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Kells). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Mountain Church, Larrau (oil on canvas)

Mountain Church, Larrau (oil on canvas)
BLW270554 Mountain Church, Larrau (oil on canvas) by Carrington, Dora (1893-1932); Private Collection; Photo eThe Bloomsbury Workshop, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted

Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted
The Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted. The Hospital was founded in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram and in 1741 began construction of premises at Bloomsbury Fields, London

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: London / Queen Square

London / Queen Square
Queen Square, Bloomsbury, during its fashionable period - none of the original buildings now remain, alas

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Electric Tram London

Electric Tram London
A tram running from Bloomsbury in the west to Whitechapel and Poplar in the east, by way of Londons famous Spitalfields Market

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Lytton Strachey, (1880-1932) 1916 (oil on canvas)

Lytton Strachey, (1880-1932) 1916 (oil on canvas)
BAL10491 Lytton Strachey, (1880-1932) 1916 (oil on canvas) by Carrington, Dora (1893-1932); 68.6x73.6 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Social / Bloomsbury Drinks

Social / Bloomsbury Drinks
Crowds gather for drinks in a Bohemian tavern in Bloomsbury, London

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Welcome at the White Tower, the restaurant in Percy Street in Bloomsbury

Welcome at the White Tower, the restaurant in Percy Street in Bloomsbury, London established by John and Eileen Stais in 1939. It specialised in Greek and Macedonian dishes Date: 1966

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Extension of the British Museum, London

Extension of the British Museum, London
Extension of the British Museum in London: the new King Edward VII Galleries. A birds eye view showing the new section of the building. Date: 1914

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: London Trade Card - William Bull, Musical Instruments

London Trade Card - William Bull, Musical Instruments - trumpets, kettledrums, French horns, speaking trumpets, hearing horns for deaf people, powder flasks

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: University of London

University of London
A panorama of the Bloomsbury area of London showing how Senate House, designed by Charles Holden, will fit in with the other University of London buildings

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Bloomsbury, A Chestnut Racehorse with Sam Templeman up, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas)

Bloomsbury, A Chestnut Racehorse with Sam Templeman up, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas)
990566 Bloomsbury, A Chestnut Racehorse with Sam Templeman up, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Prades, Alfred de (fl.c.1862-79); 47.6x66.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloomsbury)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Virginia Woolf, 1902 (b / w photo)

Virginia Woolf, 1902 (b / w photo)
XJF359046 Virginia Woolf, 1902 (b/w photo) by Beresford, George Charles (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Virginia Woolf (nee Stephen) (1882-1941) English writer; ); English

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Sophia Farrell and maids, 1899 (b / w photo)

Sophia Farrell and maids, 1899 (b / w photo)
XJF391585 Sophia Farrell and maids, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophia Farrell (dates unknown), shown standing on the right

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Premier Hotel, Southampton Row, Russell Square, London

Premier Hotel, Southampton Row, Russell Square, London
Premier Hotel, 150 Southampton Row, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London - now called New Premier House. Date: circa 1914

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Cranstons Kenilworth Hotel, Bloomsbury

Cranstons Kenilworth Hotel, Bloomsbury
The exterior of Cranstons Kenilworth Hotel on Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London. Date: 1947

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Provence, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)

Provence, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
3432727 Provence, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Photograph of Crown & Sceptre PH, Bloomsbury, London

Photograph of Crown & Sceptre PH, Bloomsbury, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Invitation for the Omega Workshop (w / c on paper)

Invitation for the Omega Workshop (w / c on paper)
PNH352789 Invitation for the Omega Workshop (w/c on paper) by Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); 19x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury (b / w photo)

Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury (b / w photo)
3637677 Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Portrait of Edith Sitwell (1887-1964), 1915 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Edith Sitwell (1887-1964), 1915 (oil on canvas)
SAG52936 Portrait of Edith Sitwell (1887-1964), 1915 (oil on canvas) by Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); 61x46 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Soldiers at a Stream, 1920 (w / c on paper)

Soldiers at a Stream, 1920 (w / c on paper)
3493887 Soldiers at a Stream, 1920 (w/c on paper) by Carrington, Dora (1893-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling through Spain to visit Gerald Brenan, Carrington)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury (b / w photo)

Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury (b / w photo)
3637687 Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Street scene and the British Museum (coloured engraving)

Street scene and the British Museum (coloured engraving)
605386 Street scene and the British Museum (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street scene and the British Museum, in Bloomsbury, London)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: St Georges Church, Bloomsbury (engraving)

St Georges Church, Bloomsbury (engraving)
3636828 St Georges Church, Bloomsbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Georges Church, Bloomsbury)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Portrait of Virginia Woolf, 1927 (photo)

Portrait of Virginia Woolf, 1927 (photo)
3557540 Portrait of Virginia Woolf, 1927 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adeline Virginia Woolf (1882 - 1941)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Ennui, 1917-18 (oil on canvas) (see also 142951 and 617723)

Ennui, 1917-18 (oil on canvas) (see also 142951 and 617723)
AMO138791 Ennui, 1917-18 (oil on canvas) (see also 142951 and 617723) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Portrait of John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) (oil on canvas)
STC195004 Portrait of John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) (oil on canvas) by Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Red Lion Square, London, in 1800, 1878

Red Lion Square, London, in 1800, 1878. Red Lion Square is situated on the boundary between Bloomsbury and Holborn. It was laid out in 1684 by the economist and financial speculator Nicholas Barbon

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The British Museum, Bloomsbury, London

The British Museum, Bloomsbury, London
The British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London - building designed in the classical Greek Revival style. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: V Sackville-West / Iln 21

V Sackville-West / Iln 21
VICTORIA SACKVILLE-WEST ( VITA ) writer and gardener

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Virginia Woolf / Morgan

Virginia Woolf / Morgan
VIRGINIA WOOLF English novelist

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

The British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Florence Ada Keynes mother of John Maynard Keynes

Florence Ada Keynes mother of John Maynard Keynes
2626020 Florence Ada Keynes mother of John Maynard Keynes; (add.info.: Florence Ada Keynes mother of John Maynard Keynes 1890)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers, Lord Bourchier, 1567 to 1601

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers, Lord Bourchier, 1567 to 1601
2915267 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers, Lord Bourchier, 1567 to 1601. English soldier, courtier and royal favourite of Elizabeth I

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: PD.10-1968 The Sitwells Perform, design for a fan, 1932 (w/c and pencil on silk)

PD.10-1968 The Sitwells Perform, design for a fan, 1932 (w/c and pencil on silk)
FIT88896 PD.10-1968 The Sitwells Perform, design for a fan, 1932 (w/c and pencil on silk) by Rutherston, Albert Daniel (1881-1953); 37.7x61.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Post-Impressionist Expressions: Sketches of the 1910-11 'Manet

Post-Impressionist Expressions: Sketches of the 1910-11 'Manet and the Post-Impressionists Exhibition' at
ILN195636 Post-Impressionist Expressions: Sketches of the 1910-11 'Manet and the Post-Impressionists Exhibition' at the Grafton Galleries

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug (oil on canvas)

Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug (oil on canvas)
1766637 Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug (oil on canvas) by Carrington, Dora (1893-1932); 71x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug. Dora Carrington (1893-1932)

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: The Wheatsheaf pub, Fitzrovia, London, England, UK

The Wheatsheaf pub, Fitzrovia, London, England, UK

Background imageBloomsbury Collection: Blue posts pub, Fitzrovia, London, England, UK

Blue posts pub, Fitzrovia, London, England, UK



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Bloomsbury, a neighborhood steeped in literary history and artistic charm. It was here that Virginia Woolf, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, resided in 1930. Her presence still lingers in every corner, reminding us of her brilliance and creativity. The Marylebone pub stands proudly on the streets of Bloomsbury, serving as a hub for locals to gather and share stories over pints of ale. Its walls have witnessed countless conversations inspired by Woolf's works or debates about art and literature. On a wet winter evening in c1935, a book lover finds solace amidst the rain-soaked streets of Bloomsbury. The image captured by Fincham portrays the cozy atmosphere that permeates this neighborhood - perfect for curling up with a good book. Woolf's house on Fitzroy Square is an architectural gem nestled within Bloomsbury's vibrant landscape. It served as her sanctuary where she penned some of her most celebrated works. Today it stands as a testament to her enduring legacy. In memoriam to suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, Bloomsbury pays tribute to those who fought tirelessly for women's rights. Their courage echoes through time and serves as a reminder that progress is born from determination and sacrifice. A map from 1746 reveals how much Bloomsbury has evolved over centuries while retaining its unique character. Georgian architecture adorns Bedford Square, adding elegance to this already enchanting neighborhood. Away from London's bustling streets lies Mountain Church in Larrau - an unexpected connection between two distant places united by their love for artistry and spirituality. The Foundling Hospital Schools located in Berkhamsted provide education opportunities for underprivileged children - reflecting Bloomsbury's commitment to social welfare throughout history. Queen Square reigns supreme at the heart of Bloomsbury; its grandeur captivating all who pass through its gates. This regal landmark is a testament to the neighborhood's rich heritage.