University College London: The Bloomsbury Campus praised as ‘a magnificent new architectural history’ in the Daily Telegraph
Posted on 10th March, 2026
UCL Press is pleased to note the recent coverage of University College London: The Bloomsbury Campus in the Daily Telegraph. Writing in the paper, Christopher Howse described the volume as ‘a magnificent new architectural history of UCL’s Bloomsbury campus’, recognising the significance of this landmark publication for the university’s bicentenary.
Published as part of a trio of books marking UCL’s two hundredth year, the volume offers the most comprehensive study to date of the buildings, landscapes and planning decisions that have shaped UCL’s central London home. It is the nineteenth volume in the long running Survey of London series and the first to be published by UCL Press, where it is available in full as open access.
The authors trace the evolution of the Bloomsbury estate from UCL’s radical beginnings in 1826 to its position today as a global university committed to openness, innovation and public purpose. Through extensive archival research and newly commissioned photography, the book brings to light the architectural character of the campus and the ideas that have guided its development over two centuries.