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Caryatids & the Elgin Marbles

April 27, 2011

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What is a caryatid? If you’ve ever walked along Euston Rd, just past the northern edge of Bloomsbury, you will have probably seen them adorning the north side of St Parish Pancras Church. They can also be found on the south side. The church itself sits roughly midway between the British Library to the east,  and… [Read more…]

Bury Place: philosophers, antiquities & good books galore

March 24, 2011

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After tumbling out of the British Museum with your head full history, cap off your mind feast with a detour along Bury Place. This quiet corner of south-west Bloomsbury is home to several points of interest to stimulate the intellectual traveller. It’s All Greek, on the corner opposite the Museum, is a delight for window-shoppers or… [Read more…]

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