This is Bedford Square, completed in 1780, and the best surviving example of a Georgian Square in London. In keeping with the areas literary traditions it was home to many publishers until the 1980's.
The back of the British Museum - arguably more impressive then the front even and significantly less well known. 
Russell Square and the Russell Hotel. A stunning building built from 1800, with such intricate carvings that it has to be seen up close to be believed.
Brunswick Square with it's traditional red telephone box. These are gradually being replaced by more modern items. The square was home to people such as Virgina Woolf, Leonard Woolf, Duncan Grant and John Maynard Keynes in the 1900's. All were members of the Bloomsbury Group - an association of writers, artists and intelectuals.
This is where Charles Dickens lived for several years in the 1830's and wrote Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby. Note the beautifully intact railings and path.
Although now a very decorative house with some stunning blue tiles, this used to where the White Conduit was, which pumped water to the medieval monestary which is now St Pauls cathedral.
Great Ormond Street, location of the world famous childrens hospital.
This is a pub called the Queen's Larder, apparently named after the cellar where Queen Charlotte stored delicacies for her deranged husband George III while he was being treated in the local hospital. This whole area is considered one of the Italian quarters of London as well. If anyone else would be interested in doing tours of your cities they are incredibly rewarding and maybe you could show the rest of us.
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