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What if the most fascinating stories in London are not in any guidebook? Bloomsbury's elegant Georgian squares and hidden cobbled mews conceal extraordinary tales that most visitors walk straight past.
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What if the most fascinating stories in London are not in any guidebook? Bloomsbury's elegant Georgian squares and hidden cobbled mews conceal extraordinary tales that most visitors walk straight past. On this tour, Maxine, a lifelong Londoner and passionate storyteller, pulls back the curtain on one of London's most beautiful and secretive neighbourhoods.
The Route
Ten extraordinary stops through the hidden heart of Bloomsbury. Every corner has a story - here's a taste of what awaits.
Begin at the magnificent Fitzroy Hotel - formally the Russell Hotel. A beautiful Victorian landmark with remarkable, little-known links to the Titanic.
Georgian terraces, independent shops, and blue plaques overhead. Look down at the pavement and discover hidden trinkets - symbols of the tokens mothers once left behind.
In 1739, sea captain and philanthropist Thomas Coram obtained a Royal Charter to establish a hospital for abandoned children living on London's streets. One of the most moving stories in the city.
Built in the 1700s for the rich and powerful, every residential building here slowly became a hospital. Discover how it all ties into the madness of King George III.
A charming, pedestrian-friendly street dating back to Tudor times - Georgian architecture, independent boutiques, and a village-like atmosphere in the heart of London.
Today a picturesque cobbled lane of million-pound townhouses. It began life as housing for the horses and servants of the wealthy families next door.
Return to Thomas Coram's extraordinary legacy - the site of his hospital for abandoned children, and one of the most poignant places in all of London.
Learn how this square got its name, meet the famous residents who lived here, and hear about a scandalous court case that reached all the way to the King.
Known as The Colonnade - a 19th-century stabling yard for cab drivers' sick horses. A hidden slice of Victorian London that most people walk straight past.
The heartbreaking story of how Dr Charles West founded the hospital, appalled by Victorian child mortality - and its unlikely, magical links to Peter Pan and J. M. Barrie.
5 Stars Across Every Platform
"You cannot appreciate the history of Bloomsbury without doing this tour. Maxine is not only knowledgeable but also a great storyteller."
"This was my first time in London and it went above and beyond my expectations. Maxine's wonderful demeanor and charming accent helped make this tour a 10/10."
"Bloomsbury is now my favourite London neighbourhood. The stories were memorable and never boring for a moment. Highly recommended!"
"Maxine was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. There is no way I could have got so much fascinating history from a guidebook or wandering on my own."
"I went on the tour because of my love of literature and ended up learning about so much more. She's great with questions and knows her stuff."
"The tour made us see the neighbourhood differently and notice small things we would have just ignored before. Many thanks, Maxine!"