The Russell Square Tube Station first opened on 15 December, 1906, for the then Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway. Today it is used mostly by office workers and tourists staying at the many hotels in Bloomsbury. Nearby sights include the British Museum, the University of London, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Russell Square Gardens.
Places of interest nearby
1. Brunei Gallery Gallery showcasing works related with Oriental and African studies.
2. Charles Dickens Museum Museum exhibiting Charles Dickens memorabilia, in the house that he once lived in.