During the 19th century Bloomsbury was a favorite gathering place for artists and writers, such as Charles Dickens and Virgina Woolf. Bloomsbury's literary reputation lives on today in the numerous specialty book shops in the area. In addition to its historical significance, Bloomsbury is within walking distance of important theaters, galleries, and museums, most notably the British Museum where some of the most famous books, documents, and antiquities in the world are housed. Also nearby, the University of London offers TCU students an opportunity to mingle with students from Great Britain and around the world. The Facility and Student Accomodations Students living in London for a full semester experience life from inside another culture, rather than as a casual tourist.
Students also have access to fax machines, photocopiers, and e-mail.
TCU coordinates student housing in fully-furnished apartments with kitchens near the London Centre, where they engage in everyday life as temporary Londoners. Administered by Delia Pitts.