Bloomsbury

/ˈbluːmzbɛri/ noun

A district in central London known for its literary and artistic heritage, or the influential group of writers and thinkers who gathered there.

From 'Bloom' (an Old English personal name) plus 'bury' (Old English byrig, meaning settlement or fortified place). The name appears in medieval documents as 'Blemund's burh.'

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