Cartwright Gardens

Cartwright Gardens is a crescent-shaped garden square in Bloomsbury with circular pathways, mature London plane trees along the edges, and iron railings. The layout features open grass areas and a clear classical design that creates shaded spaces beneath the trees.

Built between 1809 and 1811 as Burton Crescent, the space was renamed in 1908 after John Cartwright, a political reformer who lived at number 37. This renaming honored his contributions to the reform movement of his era.

The square is named after John Cartwright, a political reformer who lived here and whose bronze statue stands in the space. Visitors can read the inscription on the granite base that explains his importance to the reform movement.

The space has four public tennis courts available for reservation through the student halls reception desk. Access is free to the grounds, and the curved layout is simple to navigate on foot.

The east side changed from Georgian buildings to Art Deco structures, now home to the Garden Halls residence of the University of London. This mix of different architectural styles shows how the space evolved over time.