The Swedenborg Society, 20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2TH
Details
Accessibility
- Toilets
- Gender neutral toilet
- Quieter area
- Seating available
- Accessible toilet
Assisted step free access via portable ramps for the ground floor only (bookshop, Swedenborg Hall and gallery space). There are no lifts.
"Step-free access is available to Swedenborg Hall via the bookshop. Please contact the Society in advance if you would like us to prepare the ramps. Unfortunately there is no disabled access to the Gardiner Room or Wynter Room."
Brief description
https://www.swedenborg.org.uk/
Established in 1810, the Swedenborg Society is a registered charity, academic publisher, archive and museum. We organize a broad range of cultural events, lectures, exhibitions, educational workshops and film screenings, and are one of the oldest independent publishers in the world. This website features an online bookshop and room booking details, plus details regarding membership and our mailing list."
https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/889
"Grade II-listed Georgian domestic building c.1760, formerly part of Bedford Estate. Interior refurbished 1924-5 to form lecture hall (restored 2014), library, bookshop and offices. Oak woodwork and green Doulton tiles line the staircase."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedenborg_Society
"The Swedenborg Society was founded in 1810 to translate and publish the works of Emanuel Swedenborg in English. Its original name was the London Society for Printing and Publishing the Works of Emanuel Swedenborg.[1]
The Society's headquarters, Swedenborg House, is a grade II listed building, built as a residence in about 1760 and acquired by the Society in 1925.[2] "
Address
The Swedenborg Society, 20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2TH
Phone
(020) 7405 7986
Website
https://www.swedenborg.org.uk/
www.instagram.com/swedenborghouse
www.facebook.com/swedenborghouse
Directions
There is an underground car park beneath nearby Bloomsbury Square.
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
2024: "Bookshop: 9:30am - 5:00pm | Office: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday (extended hours for events)"
Transport
2024: "TUBE
Holborn, Tottenham Court Road
TRAINEuston, Charing Cross, City Thameslink
BUS8, 19, 38, 55"
Amenities
bookshop, and café
Museum https://www.swedenborg.org.uk/museum-4/
Toilets
Gender neutral toilet
Quieter area
Seating available
Accessible toilet
ACCESSIBILITY NOTES
Assisted step free access via portable ramps for the ground floor only (bookshop, Swedenborg Hall and gallery space). There are no lifts.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE
This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the
M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
For more details please see:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896
Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.
Location
Nearest Venues
St George's Church, Bloomsbury, London
127 metres*
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.