Bedford Square, Georgian garden square in Bloomsbury, London, England
Bedford Square features uniform Georgian terraces on all sides, with brick facades, wrought-iron balconies, and decorated doors with Coade stone elements.
The square was constructed between 1775 and 1783 as an upper-class residential area, named after the Russell family, the Dukes of Bedford.
Bedford College, established at No. 47, marked a milestone as the first higher education institution for women in Britain.
The central garden remains closed to regular visitors but opens its gates during the Open Garden Squares Weekend in June.
The square established the architectural pattern for London garden squares, introducing coordinated design across all buildings in the late 18th century.
Location: London Borough of Camden
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.51891,-0.13011
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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