Historic houses · London
Indian Students' Union and Hostel
In or near Covent Garden.
Indian Students' Union and Hostel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warren Street · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Indian Students' Union and Hostel, the nearest railway station is Warren Street, located 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is W1T 6AQ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Indian Students' Union and Hostel is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Fitzroy House is an 18th-century building located in Fitzrovia, London, known for its historical significance and connection to notable writers like George Bernard Shaw and L. Ron Hubbard. The house features restored memorabilia and equipment related to Hubbard's work, providing visitors with insights into his life and contributions to literature.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Indian Students' Union and Hostel is a YMCA hostel in Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, London. It was founded in 1920 by the Indian National Council of YMCAs to provide housing and social facilities for Indian students in London. Key individuals who assisted were Edwin Bevan, Emily Kinnaird and K. T. Paul, and Laurence Binyon gave the inaugural address. Ralph Tubbs designed the current building in the early 1950s. iThe building has been listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England since March 1996.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5227, -0.1389
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1T 6AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- +44 20 7255 2422
- Nearest railway station
- Warren Street — 0.2 km
- Opening
- By appointment daily 11am–5pm
- Official site
- www.fitzroyhouse.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q6021671 (CC0)
- wikipedia: YMCA Indian Students' Union and Hostel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Indian Students' Union and Hostel?
- Indian Students' Union and Hostel is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1T 6AQ), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Indian Students' Union and Hostel?
- Indian Students' Union and Hostel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Indian Students' Union and Hostel?
- The nearest railway station is Warren Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1T 6AQ.
- Is Indian Students' Union and Hostel a listed building?
- Indian Students' Union and Hostel is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Indian Students' Union and Hostel?
- The nearest railway station is Warren Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1T 6AQ.