Virginia Woolf Blue Plaque

About This Blue Plaque

Virginia Woolf, born Adeline Virginia Stephen in 1882, was a trailblazing English writer and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century literary scene. As a pioneering modernist author, Woolf’s innovative style and avant-garde approach to the novel helped redefine the genre. Some of her most celebrated works include “Mrs Dalloway” (1925), “To the Lighthouse” (1927), and the groundbreaking feminist essay “A Room of One’s Own” (1929).

A prominent member of the intellectual Bloomsbury Group, Woolf and her husband Leonard founded the Hogarth Press in 1917, which published many important works of literature. The Woolfs resided at 29 Fitzroy Square in Camden from 1907 to 1911 during the early years of their marriage. It was here that Virginia began to establish herself as a writer and an integral part of London’s literary circle.

Throughout her career, Woolf grappled with mental health issues but remained a prolific writer until her tragic death in 1941. Her profound contributions to literature, feminism, and the arts continue to inspire readers and scholars worldwide. Today, the blue plaque at her former Fitzroy Square home serves as a testament to her enduring legacy in the heart of London’s cultural landscape.