Bloomsbury Uncovered: Literary Giants & Hidden Secrets

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Itinéraire

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Our first stop is at the Fitzroy Hotel, formally the Russell Hotel. Learn all about this beautiful Victorian building and it's stories linking it to the Titanic.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Set amongst Georgian terraces and independent shops and cafés, with an array of blue plaques overhead, stare down at the pavement and you’ll discover hidden trinkets symbolising the tokens mothers once left behind when handing their babies over to the Foundling Hospital.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Foundling Museum

   Hear the story of how, in 1739, Thomas Coram—a sea captain and philanthropist—obtained a Royal Charter and established the Foundling Hospital for abandoned children living on the streets.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Queen Square

   Queen Square was laid out in the 1700s and was built for the rich and powerful. Learn how all the residential buildings slowly turned into hospitals and how it ties into the madness of King George III

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   Lamb’s Conduit Street

   Lamb’s Conduit Street is described as a charming, pedestrian‑friendly historic street dating back to Tudor times, renowned for its Georgian architecture, independent boutiques, and village‑like atmosphere.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Today, Doughty Mews

   Today, Doughty Mews is a picturesque, cobbled lane lined with million‑pound townhouses, but it began life as housing for the horses and servants of the wealthy families who lived on the neighbouring street.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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   In 1739, Thomas Coram obtained a royal charter and established a hospital for abandoned children who were living in the streets as their mothers were unable to care for them.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

8. 8

   Hear how this square got its name, and learn all about the famous residents who lived around the square and a scandalous court case that involved the King!

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

9. 9

   Known at The Colonnade: dating back to the 19th century, learn about The Horse Hospital a stabling for cab drivers sick horses.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Hear the heartbreaking story of how the hospital was founded by Charles West who was appalled by the child mortality in the Victorian era and its links to Peter Pan

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

Please arrive 10-15 mins before the tour starts. Please look for me outside the station, I will be wearing a guide badge and holding an iPad.

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige