36 Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A 2JX
Bertrand Russell Blue Plaque
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Why it's Wildland
2.6Bertrand Russell lived in a flat in Bury Place from 1911 to 1916. The English Heritage plaque, erected in 2002, marks the Bloomsbury address where the philosopher and peace campaigner lived.
This is a compact piece of literary and intellectual history rather than a landscape destination: a blue plaque connects a central Bloomsbury street with Russell’s years there as a philosopher and campaigner for peace.
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Open map36 Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A 2JX
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The experience
A short stop for visitors interested in Russell and Bloomsbury. Read the inscription, note the building and street setting, and pair the visit with a researched walk among nearby Bloomsbury plaques if you want a longer outing.
Things to do
Read the inscription
The English Heritage record gives the plaque’s wording, identifying Russell as a philosopher and campaigner for peace and recording his years in the flat.
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Read the Russell plaque
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Check the address first: the supplied listing gives 36 Bury Place, while English Heritage records the plaque at 34 Russell Chambers, Bury Place.
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If the plaque is accessible from a permitted public position, read its inscription and note that it records Russell’s residence from 1911 to 1916.
Verified history
English Heritage records that Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) lived in flat No. 34 at Russell Chambers, Bury Place, from 1911 to 1916. The ceramic plaque was erected in 2002 and identifies him as a philosopher and campaigner for peace.
Hidden details
The plaque’s recorded address — The source row names 36 Bury Place, but English Heritage gives the plaque address as 34 Russell Chambers, Bury Place. Confirm the precise location before visiting.
When to go
· No specific time is supported; check access and the address before visiting.
The plaque is a fixed urban heritage feature; the supplied sources establish no seasonal benefit.
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Worth pairing with
Other Bloomsbury blue plaques
A published guide describes clusters of blue plaques around Bloomsbury and nearby squares, which may support a longer self-guided heritage walk. Verify individual locations and access before setting out.
What to look for
The ceramic plaque and its inscription: “BERTRAND RUSSELL 1872–1970 Philosopher and Campaigner for Peace lived here in flat No.34 1911–1916”.
The story
Philosophy, peace campaigning, and Bloomsbury history
Best time to go
Any time of year; check the location and access before setting out.
No season-specific advantage is supported. Check the address and access before travelling.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers · Walkers
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- Monday: Open 24 hours
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Opening & access
A commemorative plaque on a building in Bury Place. Public access to the plaque itself and the exact address are not independently confirmed; check before visiting and view only from a place where you are permitted to stand. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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The plaque is on a building, but step-free access and the exact viewing position are not confirmed. Check before visiting.
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