Join Elena on a guided WALK IN BLOOMSBURY followed by a visit to the newly re-opened NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY.
PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL BE A 4 HOUR EVENT (including a refreshment break).
This walk will celebrate the incredible women who made Bloomsbury a hub of creativity and empowerment.
Starting at Russell Square tube, we will meander through the streets of Bloomsbury, unveiling the fascinating stories of an incredible bunch of women who all left a mark on society in their own different ways – after all, Bloomsbury is where the “New Woman” was born at the turn of the century.
Literary giants, groundbreaking artists, intrepid explorers, social reformers, maverick medics, suffragists, suffragettes and exuberant socialites – they all defied conventions and smashed stereotypes, paving the way for future generations.
Following the walk, we will stop for a well-deserved refreshment break before heading (by bus) to the beautifully refurbished and newly reopened National Portrait Gallery on Charing Cross Road.
Here we will meet these women face to face in wonderful portraits and photographs. We will have the opportunity to connect with them on a personal level, exploring their achievements through the lens of art.