Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in London
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Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is a 0.8-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $5 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

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49 / 100
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Duration
0.8 hours
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In the 18th century the only health care provided in Bloomsbury was the Foundling Hospital, one of the most magnificent buildings in London. Soon after, this small area of London attracted reformers who changed health ca

What you get

  • Lifetime access to Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History tour
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

About this experience

In the 18th century the only health care provided in Bloomsbury was the Foundling Hospital, one of the most magnificent buildings in London. Soon after, this small area of London attracted reformers who changed health care in fundamental ways that shape today's services. Exploring with Nick Black, a leading expert on health care, you will see the first hospital for children in England, the only hospital for Italians, the first hospital established by nurses, the first hospital for those paralysed and epileptic, and the medical school created by and for women who were otherwise excluded from such a career. While Bloomsbury is rightly recognised as the home of radical changes in literature, art and penal reform, it was also a cradle of reform for health care. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

What's included

Included

  • Lifetime access to Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History tour
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What you'll see and do

  1. The Foundling Museum

    The Foundling Museum in Brunswick Square, London recounts activities at the Foundling Hospital, Britain's first home for kids in danger of abandonment. The gallery houses the broadly significant Foundling Hospital Collection and the Gerald Coke Handel Collection, a globally significant collection of material relating to the composer George Frideric Handel and his peers. This small museum evokes the tragic tales of mothers and children cared for by the hospital.

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  2. The Queen Square Park and Garden

    We will walk round this small green oasis which has been seen the greatest concentration of hospitals of anywhere in England devoted to children, homeopathy, Italians and those with neurological conditions.

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  3. Thomas Coram statue

    Captain Thomas Coram was a donor who started the London Foundling Hospital in Lamb's Conduit Fields, Bloomsbury, to care for abandoned youngsters. It's believed to be the world's first incorporated charity.

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  4. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Room

    The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Obstetric Hospital and its previous institutions gave health care to ladies in London from the mid-Victorian period. It was named after Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, one of the first women in ENgland to qualify as a doctor, and who established the New Hospital for Women on this site.

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Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

London

Tour starts at Russell Square underground station. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

Returns to the starting point

Before you book

Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
VoiceMap Audio Tours

Know before you go

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photos

A play shed, one of the few remaining buildings of the Foundling Hospital established by Thomas Coram in 1745All that remains of the 19th century building for the Hospital for Sick Children in Great Ormond StreetAristocrats' interest in homeopathy is reflected in the size of the Royal Homeopathic Hospital buildings from around 1900Women finally gained entry to medicine at the London School of Medicine for Women on this site in 1874The New Hospital for Women established by Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was renamed after her death in 1917

Good to know

Duration
0.8 hours
Free cancellation
Non-refundable
Minimum age to book
6+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 49

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)76
Review evidence (18% weight)0
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)50
Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: questions travelers ask

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How much does Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?

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Prices start at $5 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?

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Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.

Is Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable family friendly in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

Is Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 0.8-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in London?

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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit London?

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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in London?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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