The Humanist Bloomsbury Tour

Walks, England, Greater London, Camden

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  • Step 1: Throughout recorded history there have been non-religious people who believed that this life is the only life we have, that the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and that we can live ethical...

  • Step 2: and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity. The people and places on this walk form part of this long tradition, and have influenced the ways humanists think and act today.

  • Step 3: In 2021, Humanists UK celebrates 125 years since its founding, as the Union of Ethical Societies, in 1896. This walk is part of a year-long celebration of this rich heritage; we hope you enjoy it!

  • We start this walk in the beautiful Red Lion Square, welcomed by the Statue of Fenner Brockway.

    Step 4: We start this walk in the beautiful Red Lion Square, welcomed by the Statue of Fenner Brockway.

  • This peaceful park has lots of seating and a small cafe.

    Step 5: This peaceful park has lots of seating and a small cafe.

  • As we exit the park we pass the bust of Bertrand Russell.

    Step 6: As we exit the park we pass the bust of Bertrand Russell.

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