05 July, 2008

Useful Links

Top Links

London Festival of Architecture
(http://www.lfa2008.org/)

June 20 - July 20 2008. Bloomsbury Hub weekend 4/5 July 2008

Bloomsbury Online
(http://www.bloomsburyonline.net)

The definitive guide to business in Bloomsbury, its cultural venues and hospitality

Bloomsbury Village
(http://www.bloomsburyvillage.com)

The new web site for Bloomsbury Village

Cultural Bloomsbury Map
(http://www.communitywalk.com/map/41999)

West End Community Network
(http://www.casweb.org/westend/)

Bloomsbury Culture Map
(http://www.communitywalk.com/map/41999)

Bloomsbury Encycopedia
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloomsbury%2C_London)

Bloomsbury Hotels Map
(http://www.communitywalk.com/map/1326)

Community Policing Groups in Camden

Camden Police
(http://www.met.police.uk/camden/)

Camden 'Safer Neighbourhoods'
(http://www.camdencpcg.org.uk/SWGs.htm)

New Camden Community Safety Portal
(http://safety.camden.gov.uk/ccm/portal/)

CamStats - Camden Crime Statistics
(http://www.met.police.uk/camden/camstats/)

Bloomsbury Beta Map

We are mapping Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Ward MAP
(http://cindex.camden.gov.uk/inform/wpdmaps/WardsBloomsbury.htm)

7 Dials as you have never seen it
(http://www.casa.ucl.ac.uk/andy/qt/7dials.html)

Fantastic panoramas of London from CASA at UCL

Bloomsbury Hotels Map
(http://www.communitywalk.com/map/1326)

PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES - POLICE LINKS

Information on how to prepare for emergencies

Home Office Information
(http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/terrorism/emergency/index.html)

Information from Mi5
(http://www.mi5.gov.uk/)

Preparing for Emergencies
(http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/)

Advice from the Home Office

Bloomsbury LOCAL

Bloomsbury Improvement Group
(http://www.casweb.org/big/)

Bedford House Community Cnetre
(http://www.holborncommunity.co.uk/bedford/index.htm)

35 Emerald Street, WC1N. Tel: 020 7405 2370 (ask for Helen)

Mary Ward House Trust
(http://www.themarywardhousetrust.org.uk/trust.html)

That interesting building in Tavistock Place

Bloomsbury Hotels on the Map
(http://www.communitywalk.com/map/1326)

UCL Student Magazine
(http://pimatrix.co.uk/index.php/weblog/about_pi)

Pi Magazine, the student-run magazine of University College London Union, reports on a monthly basis on news, arts, film, fashion, music, and other features which concern UCL students

London's West End Community Network
(http://www.casweb.org/westend/)

This alliance was formed in Dec 2006

Coram Family
(http://www.coram.org.uk/)

A Bloomsbury Gem

Nuffield Foundation Bloomsbury Squares H
(http://www.primaryhistory.org/data/files/r16-19-squares-stories-386.pdf)

Improvement can made a difference as this new local initiative demonsrates. This material is to help primary schools to use Gordon and Woburn Squares.

West End Drugs Partnership
(http://safety.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/policing-and-public-safety/community-safety/csp-subsite/drugs/west-end-drugs-partnership.en)

The WEDP is a partnership between community groups and the many agencies that are involved in the fight against drugs in London's West End. This is a cross border initiative and involves officials from both Camden Council and Westminster City Council

St Giles Renaissance Forum
(http://www.casweb.org/stgiles)

The purpose of the St Giles Renaissance Forum is to explore ways of working together in the creation of a Vision for St Giles. The web site initiative came from the community associations bordering the area and the process is being facilitated by John Thompson & Partners (urban designers, community planners and architects). For further information please conact Nicola on 0207 405 1211. email: nf@jtp.co.uk

The Womens Institute - West End W1
(http://www.womens-institute.org.uk/index.shtml)

The Drugs Debate - Alternatives

Is there another way to tackle Drugs. It can be argued that current government policy is not working.

Transform Drugs Policy Foundation
(http://www.tdpf.org.uk/Transform_After_the_War_on_Drugs.pdf)

This policy we subscribe to, NOT current government policy where the drug traffickers control the market.

Drugs News - Latest Updates
(http://www.ixion.demon.co.uk/drug%20news.htm)

A 'Neutral' information portal on Drugs
(http://www.ixion.demon.co.uk/index.htm)

Drugs - News, Resources, Facts, Media, Training, Bulletins, Innovation, Anti Social, Section 8 etc etc

Transform Drug Policy Foundation
(http://www.tdpf.org.uk/)

A major new report examining the key themes in the drug policy reform debate, detailing how legal regulation of drug markets will operate, and providing a roadmap and time line for reform.

Whythis...and not this?
(http://www.socialaffairsunit.org.uk/blog/archives/000195.php)

Why this...and not this? Interesting article by Professor John Adams

Independent Drug Monitoring Unit (IDMU)
(http://www.idmu.co.uk/about%20us.htm)

Discover Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Map
(http://www.casa.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury/www/pics/flash/mapbase-redesign.html)

links to hotels and attractions and some panoramic views

Smithee and his 360 digital images
(http://digitalurban.blogspot.com/)

smithee is a keen Bloomsbury photographer

University of London
(http://www.lon.ac.uk/Colleges_Institutes/home.asp)

Quick links to all University of London Colleges and Institutes.

Bedford Estates
(http://www.bedfordestates.com/)

Much of the area has been owned, developed and managed by The Bedford Estates continuously since 1669. As a long term, dependable and committed landlord, we provide refurbished properties of exceptional quality, combining the restoration of original features with modern technology. In Bloomsbury, commercial, educational and residential occupiers can find properties that meet the needs of the 21st century in a prestigious and unique environment.

London Life since 1700
(http://www.tengenerations.org.uk/10Gen/index.jsp)

Thought Provoking!
(http://www.cityofsound.com/blog/2005/06/the_theft_of_be.html)

Camden Council Websites

Camden Council Website
(http://www.camden.gov.uk)

24 Hour Licensing - Good or Bad?

Institute of Alcohol Studies
(http://www.ias.org.uk/licensing/reform_claimsrealities.html)

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, COLLEGES & INS

U of L College Web Site Directory
(http://www.lon.ac.uk/Colleges_Institutes/home.asp)

BLOOMSBURY EVENTS 2005

Up and Coming Events listings

St GEORGES BLOOMSBURY

Link to Bloomsbury's Parish Church and the Restoration of it's former glory - an interesting story

St Georges Bloomsbury
(http://www.stgeorgesbloomsbury.org.uk/)

Story of the restoration
(http://www.thebeasts.info)

BLOOMSBURY THEATRES AND WORKSHOPS

Drill Hall - The
(http://www.drillhall.co.uk/)

The Drill Hall, just off Tottenham Court Road, in London's West End, has a 200 seat theatre, the brand new 50-seat cabaret-style Drill Hall 2 ,three rehearsal studios, four meeting rooms, a fully accessible photographic darkroom suite, a bar, an extensive programme of courses and classes (with changing rooms/ shower facilities) and is open seven days a week. Box Office 00 44 (0) 20 7307 5060 Admin 00 44 (0) 20 7307 5061 Fax 00 44 (0) 20 7307 5062 Email admin@drillhall.co.uk THE DRILL HALL, 16 Chenies Street, London WC1E 7EX Tickets can be booked online from their web site

GREEN PROJECTS

Links to service providers involved in Bloomsbury Projects

Bloomsbury Car Sharing Club
(http://www.smartmoves.co.uk)

This project is now a reality and our first car sits in its dedicated parking bay in MAlet Street. Floow the link for more info and sign up to save serious money.

OYBikes
(http://www.oybike.com)

Possible Bike Station for Bloomsbury. Hire a bike for 2 pounds per hour. Available from Dec 2004 if we get the interest

Free recycling/exchange goods web site
(http://freecycle.org/)

PREVIOUS EVENTS in BLOOMSBURY

Information on major events in Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Blues Festival June 2004

Bloomsbury Blues Festival (our first major street event) took place in Malet Street on Friday June 25th 2004 between 6pm and 11pm - supported by Bloomsbury Association, Bloomsbury Improvement Group, UCL and ULU. The street was closed to traffic for the evening and entry was free. The event was very successful and we intend to run similar street events in the future.

Robert Peaple and his Big City Band
(http://www.bigcityboogie.com/)

mmmm interesting

UCL Bloomsbury Theatre
(http://www.thebloomsbury.com/)

GOVERNMENT CONTACTS

Safer Neighbourhoods - Camden Police
(http://www.met.police.uk/camden/saferneighbourhoods.htm)

You can follow the introduction of this new policy from this web site. The aim is to have a ring-fenced local police team for each Ward within next 3 years.

Sure Start
(http://www.surestart.gov.uk)

Crime Reduction UK
(http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk/)

Government online resource for crime reduction information

Tackling anti social behaviour
(http://www.together.gov.uk/home.asp)

TOGETHER is a campaign across England and Wales that takes a stand against anti-social behaviour and puts the needs of the local community first.

Crime Statistics
(http://www.met.police.uk/camden/camstats/)

Local crime statistics can be found by entering a ward name into this web site search function. i.e. bloomsbury ward

UK Online
(http://www.ukonline.gov.uk/Home/Homepage/fs/en)

The easy link to government

CrossRail link
(http://www.crossrail.co.uk)

Fax your MP!
(http://www.faxyourmp.com)

This site enables you to find out who your MP is and then fax him/her totally free of charge.

WEST END COMMUNITY and Business Groups

Link to our friends in the West End

What is a Business Improvement District
(http://www.ukbids.org/upload/public/files/1/Introduction_to_BIDs_Key_Messages.pdf)

Is any area of Bloomsbury suitable as a BID?

ODPM BID Guidance
(http://www.ukbids.org/upload/public/files/1/ODPM_BIDs_Guidance.pdf)

Holborn Business Partnership
(http://www.hbp.tv/index.htm)

Holborn Business Partnership (HBP) is recognised as a leading pilot Business Improvement District (BID) in the UK and is dedicated to making Holborn a better place to work, live and visit. We are governed and funded by businesses in the Holborn area and are also backed by government through funding from the London Development Agency as part of the Circle Initiative.

The West End Company
(http://www.newwestend.com/nwec/site/frameSet.php?action=contact)

Thank you for your recent email updating us on the very important work being undertaken by the West End Drug Partnership and St Giles Reference Group. As you are no doubt aware, New West End Company was formed four years ago with a vision to revitalise London's West End. One of our key strategies is a safer and cleaner District. In July 2002 we launched two pilot schemes, the Red Caps and Clean Team who in addition to the Metropolitan Police and Westminster City Council own policing and cleansing services, provide an enhanced level of customer service, sense of safety and street management. I hope you will continue to keep us updated on your Association's progress. Should you wish to learn more about New West End Company, please visit our web site at www.newwestend.com or call me direct on 0207 976 1141. Jace Tyrrell Marketing & PR Manager

Covent Garden Community Association
(http://www.casweb.org/cgca/)

Soho Society
(http://www.thesohosociety.org.uk)

Seven Dials Monument Charity
(http://www.sevendials.com)

Holborn Community Association
(http://www.holborncommunity.co.uk)

Contact details; Tel: 020 7405 2370 Email; richard.parkin@holborncommunity.co.uk Website under construction at present. The Holborn Community Association and Holborn Neighbourhood Forum covers the area bounded by Southampton Road (west), Grays Inn Road (east) Guilford Street (north) and Lincolns Inn (south).

HOTELS IN BLOOMSBURY

There are 60 hotels in Bloomsbury from small bespoke townhouse's to large 5 star hotels of international standard with a vast array of conference facilities. Bloomsbury hotels have over 8000 beds.

Link to Jury's Hotel
(http://www.jurysdoyle.com/uk_hotel_great-russel-street.htm)

Our favourite hotel. Jury's Hotel in Gt Russell Street actively support's the BA. Designed by one of the the most celebrated English architect of the 20th century, Sir Edwin Lutyens, this magnificent building was sensitively restored and refurbished in to the luxury 4-star Jurys Great Russell Street Hotel. It was previously the Central YWCA. The hotel has extensive conference and dining facilities.

Connect to Bloomsbury Hotels
(http://www.casa.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury/www/pics/flash/mapbase-redesign.html)

This map links to all 60 Booomsbury Hotels

WORLDWIDE HOTELS NETWORK

The largest worldwide online reservations network

connect to Discount Hotels.com
(http://www.180096hotel.com/cgi-bin/pickcity?SID=CL1&LKF=CL1)

over 50,000 hotels worldwide at discount rates

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Museums and Galleries in Bloomsbury

Museums and Galleries in Bloomsbury
(http://www.londonis.net/business/tourismdirectory.php3)

When you enter this site page click 'Quick Search, Villages' and use the drop down box to find Bloomsbury - 168 listings

British Museum
(http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk)

link to this facinating web site

REALLY INTERESTING PLACES WE LIKE

A better Way?
(http://www.streetdesign.info/)

Why are our local authority obsessed with providing more and more street clutter - there is a better way!

Camley Street Nature Park
(http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/reserves/camleyst.htm)

68 Dean Street
(http://www.sixty8.com/index.html)

A facinating period house for a meeting. 68 Dean Street Soho London W1D 4QJ A masterpiece of early Georgian architecture in central London

Helping Women Back to Work

Now this is an interesting concept and quite successful by all accounts!

Helping Women Back to Work
(http://www.womenlikeus.org.uk/)

LOCAL TRADE SERVICES

add your local trade service to this section by emailing us at info@thebloomsburyassociation.org

BOOKSELLERS, ART DEALERS et al

Michael Finney
(http://www.michaelfinney.co.uk)

Dealers in antique prints and books decorative engravings and lithographs from the 17, 18 and 19th centuries, specialising in:- * Giovanni Battista Piranesi???s ruins and antiquities of Rome * David Roberts lithographs of Middle East * Architecture * Botanical and natural history * Caricatures * Decorative stipple engravings and mezzotints * Foreign topographical views and maps, particularly the Iberian Peninsula * Portraits * Topographical views of London * Watercolours and drawings * William Hogarth * Vues d???optiques

Its all Greek
(http://www.itsallgreek.co.uk/hermes/pressrelease.htm)

Its all Greek - Museum Gallery. A interesting new trader comes to Bloomsbury

Blade Rubber Stamps
(http://www.bladerubber.co.uk)

This shop in Bury Place Bloomsbury has the largest range of rubber stamps and accessories in London.

BLOOMSBURY LINKS

London Life since 1700
(http://www.tengenerations.org.uk/10Gen/index.jsp)

The British Library
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Library)

Virginia Woolf
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Woolf)

Bloomsbury Group
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloomsbury_Group)

University College London
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_College_London)

Hans Sloane
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Sloane)

School of Oriental and African Studies
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_of_Oriental_and_African_Studies)

Charles Clilton
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Chilton)

William Stukeley
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Stukeley)

Thomas Coram Foundation for Children
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Coram_Foundation_for_Children)

University of London
(http://www.lon.ac.uk/)

University of London Union (ULU)
(http://www.ulu.co.uk/cmsv1/index.php?section=cms&module=index&uni=60&page=164)