Senate House was completed in 1937. Photo: Fitzrovia News.

In 1931 architect Charles Holden, designer of many London Underground stations, was appointed by Sir William Beveridge, vice-chancellor of the University of London, to design a new Bloomsbury campus.

Holden’s response was the massive Portland stone clad tower of Senate House, which was completed in 1937.

A new exhibition explores the history of the site, why Holden’s original design was changed, and how the building came to be used as a centre of propaganda during World War II.

On display are detailed architectural models, historical documents, photo albums, and archive film.

Charles Holden’s Master Plan: Building the Bloomsbury Campus. Open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday until 17 March 2024. Admission free. Chancellor’s Hall Lobby, first floor, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU.

https://fitzrovianews.com/2024/01/31/exhibition-charles-holdens-master-plan-building-the-bloomsbury-campus/

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