Doll's most famous creation was the Hotel Russell, built in 1898 and located on a corner of Russell Square.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Bloomsbury
On Saturday July 17 we were given a walking tour of the Bloomsbury area by our Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Hugh. Informative and charming, he pointed out many architectural and cultural details of the area.
Established by the Bedford family in the 1780's, Bedford Square was a park surrounded on four sides with residential homes. The homes are exquisite examples of Georgian architecture, which was noted for its symmetry and keystones above arched doorways.
The English architect, Charles Fitzroy Doll (1850-1929), added elaborate detail to existing buildings.
Doll's most famous creation was the Hotel Russell, built in 1898 and located on a corner of Russell Square.
Detail from the front facade of Hotel Russell.
Another fascinating aspect of the tour was seeing the homes of influential figures of the early 1900's, especially the Bloomsbury Group.
Doll's most famous creation was the Hotel Russell, built in 1898 and located on a corner of Russell Square.
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Was your guide Mr. Hugh Thrwhitt Burn? I looked up Blue Badge Guides....there were 3 named Hugh. Mr. Burn specializes in architectural walking tours.... Lovely pics and I read up on the Bloomsbury Group - interesting bunch. More postings please!
ReplyDeleteWondeful pictures and commentary. Love seeing what you are doing in London. How about the food?? Are you eating well or just drinking the starbucks coffee?
ReplyDeleteThought I posted this before, but...? Love the big old monstrosity Hotel Russell. That's where we stayed when I first visited London in 1976 (or was it 1876?--feels long ago).
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