About Bloomsbury The ‘Manor of Blemond’, or Blemondisberi, was the land of the 13th Century owner William Blemond. This later became shortened to Bloomsbury. Being one of the most elegant of London’s districts, with grassy squares and beautiful Georgian houses, attractions have found their place, and people visit from all over just to enjoy a splendid wander. With many literary connections, such as the famous Bloomsbury Group, it is not surprising Bloomsbury has the class of Dillons, the massive bookshop of the University of London. The other main attractions that Bloomsbury is famous for are the British Museum and the British Library