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Bloomsbury is a metropolitan district in Middlesex, forming part of the West End of London. The area was part of the ancient parish of St Giles in the Fields. Bloomsbury was developed as an affluent Regency era residential area by famed developer James Burton under the patronage of the Duke of Bedford. The district is known for its numerous garden squares, including Bloomsbury Square, Russell Square and Bedford Square. It is the location of numerous cultural, intellectual, and educational institutions including the British Museum, University College London and the Royal Academic of Dramatic Art (RADA). From 1900-1965, for local government purposes, it formed the north-western part of the metropolitan borough of Holborn. The district is within the council area of Camden.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.522337,-0.126138
Grid Reference: TQ 3010 8204
Council Area: Camden CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 4350
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bloomsbury,_Middlesex_4350

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