Tavistock Square

I stumbled across this square on one of my random lunchtime walks when I was working not far from the area, and it made a bit of an impression on me as it’s got some interesting sculptures and memorials there, plus it’s a very pleasant and relaxing little square in central London.
There is a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, a stone commemorating conscientious objectors, and a bust of Virginia Woolf (who used to be a resident of the square), amoung many others. A cherry tree has been planted in memory of the victims of the bombing of Hiroshima, I found the humble beauty of the tree quite striking in constrast to the horrific events it commemorates, and of course in Spring the blossom will be beautiful.
The square isn’t far from the British museum or Euston, so it’s a good place to stroll over to if you’re in the area.

This lovely square is right next to my department from UCL. Whenever the weather is good, we’re out there for a chat, some sunshine and lunch. There are a number of seats on benches available and when dry one can also sit in the grass.
For lunch, you can pick up food from one of the local stores or a lunch deal from nearby Waitrose, Tesco Express or Sainsbury’s. There is also a Starbucks right opposite to grab a quick coffee.
So, come here, sit down with a book and enjoy the park in the middle of Bloomsbury.