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Morning
Arrive at the British Museum at 10am (opening time) so that you can enjoy the new Great Court in peace. View Norman Foster’s glass dome while having coffee at the café here. Stroll past the great Assyrian bas-reliefs on your way out.
Browse the antiquarian book and print shops, such as Jarndyce , along Great Russell and Museum streets. Turn left up Little Russell Street, noticing the fine Hawksmoor church of St George’s. Loop around Bloomsbury Square and check out the list of Bloomsbury group literary figures posted here. Head west to Bedford Square with its elegant Georgian houses. Cross Tottenham Court Road and carry on to Charlotte Street.
Afternoon
See the photos of literary figures such as Dylan Thomas in the basement bar of Fitzroy Tavern at No.16 Charlotte Street, while enjoing a pre- lunch drink. If you fancy something more substantial than bar food, try a curry from Rasa Samudra at No. 5.
After lunch amble gently back to Tottenham Court Road for some homeware shopping. Heals and Habitat sell a wide range of furniture and household items, many at the cutting edge of British design. On the second floor of Paperchase (at No. 213–5), the cafe serves good tea.
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