Tales of Brunswick Square [more]
 
For the past two years the author of 'The Story of Marchmont Street - Bloomsbury's original high street' has been gathering material for a book about the history of Brunswick Square, with the working title 'Tales of Brunswick Square'. He discovered many notable former residents and events which have taken place in the square since its inception in 1795-1804 and these have been compiled into interesting 'Tales' for your reading pleasure. The Marchmont Association has also been fortunate to have received several personal memories of people who have lived, studied or worked in the Square, including residents and relatives of people who lived in the Georgian houses which were demolished to make way for the 20th century buildings which stand in the square today.

The Story of Marchmont Street [more]
 
If you already have a copy of the first, second or third editions of "The Story of Marchmont Street - Bloomsbury's original high street" it is still worth buying the fourth edition, because we have introduced many updates, including 'new' historical facts provided by former residents of the street, more notable former residents and many new and improved images. The book has proved to be a much appreciated gift, with copies selling World-wide.

Commemorative Plaques Scheme [more]
 
In 2009 the Marchmont Association established its own independent commemorative plaques scheme, with a view to raising awareness of the area's rich and varied social history. Our first plaque was unveiled at 57 Marchmont Street on 11th October 2009, to honour Kenneth Williams - Comic Actor and star of 26 'Carry On' films (sponsored by The Heritage Foundation).

History Project [more]
 
In 2006 we established a group to research into the history of the area. In 2007 we produced an exhibition, which was first shown in Mary Ward House and then Camden's Local Studies and Archives Centre. It illustrated the development of Marchmont Street from 1790 to the present day (with the support of an Awards for All/Heritage Lottery Fund grant). You can view a small selection of the historic photos which featured in the exhibition via the Flickr.com link, below.

'TOKENS' Public Art Project [more]
 
The Marchmont Parade landscaping scheme incorporates a public art installation by the artist John Aldus, which is based on the 'Tokens' given to the Foundling Hospital by destitute mothers as they handed their infants into the care of the hospital in the 18th and 19th centuries. The site, known locally as the Marchmont Parade, is directly in front of Foundling Court, on land which was part of the former Foundling Estate, with the 'Tokens' linking back to an exhibition in the unique Foundling Museum at 40 Brunswick Square (link to photo of original 'Tokens' below).