Bloomsbury Social Centre, Community venue in Bloomsbury, London Borough of Camden, England.
Bloomsbury Social Centre was a six-story Georgian building with classical architecture, tall windows, and a Grade II-listed facade located on Gordon Square. The interior contained spaces for gatherings, with a library focused on political literature and rooms available for different types of events.
The space was opened in 2011 by activists connected to the Occupy London movement, using a building that had previously housed a collection of Asian art objects. The occupation lasted several weeks and became a notable moment in the city's social activism history.
The space functioned as a gathering place for political conversations, film showings, and workshops where people from different backgrounds met and shared ideas. Local activists used the rooms to discuss issues and organize community events.
The building is located in a central area of London and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should be aware that the structure now serves different purposes and is not available as a public gathering space.
During its short operation, the organizers created an exhibition called Museum of Neo-Liberalism that explored economic systems from a critical perspective. This unusual project highlighted the political intentions behind the occupation in a direct way.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
