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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include common rooms, a computer cluster, department offices, lecture rooms, and seminar rooms.
• Faculties include the Department of History.
• Related link Gordon Square 22 - for accessible toilet.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/ucl/access-guides/gordon-square-22
• Related link Gordon Square 23.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/ucl/access-guides/gordon-square-23
• Related link Gordon Square 25.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/ucl/access-guides/gordon-square-25
• Related link Gordon Square 26 - for accessible toilet.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/ucl/access-guides/gordon-square-26

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located in Gordon Square 22 or Gordon Square 26, refer to the separate building guides.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the stairwell landing area between the second and third floors.

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Centrally Timetabled Spaces

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Gordon Square 24, Lecture Theatre 105 please click here (new tab)
• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Gordon Square 24 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • UCL is based in the Bloomsbury area of central London. Most of the buildings are close to the Euston Road (A501) and are located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
  • There is on street parking available on some of the streets in and around the UCL area.
• By Bus View
  • There are many bus routes that stop close to the University buildings. The following bus routes stop on Gower Street, outside the main gate:-
    10 (Hammersmith Bus Station to King's Cross Station)
    14 (Putney Heath to Warren Street Station)
    24 (Hampstead Heath to Pimlico)
    29 (Wood Green to Trafalgar Square)
    73 (Victoria Bus Station to Stoke Newington)
    134 (North Finchley Bus Station to Tottenham Court Road)
    390 (Archway Station to Notting Hill Gate).
• By Train View
  • Euston, St Pancras International and King's Cross stations are close to the majority of the University buildings. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The closest tube stations to Gower Street are Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines), Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines), Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadilly line).
    There are many other tube stations in the vicinity of the University, including King's Cross St Pancras, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street.
    The step-free underground stations nearby are; Euston Square, King’s Cross St Pancras and Tottenham Court Road.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to UCL, please see the University Maps page of the UCL website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the University by bus or tube.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 0100.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 2036.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Graduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Gordon Street.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Gordon Square and Gordon Street.
  • The standard parking bays are 200cm wide.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a maximum 2 hour stay.
  • Payment is made by phone or smart phone app.
  • There is additional standard parking on Gordon Street.
  • Standard parking on Gordon Street is subject to permit during certain times of the day.

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Level Change (Parking to Gordon Square Rear Entrances)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located along to the right, past the ramp, then on the left (photograph 5).
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There may be obstacles such as bicycles attached to the ramp handrail (photographs 1 and 2).
  • These ramp/steps lead to the rear (main) entrances of the Gordon Square teaching buildings.
  • Most buildings' entrances are accessed via an uneven path after the ramp/steps (photographs 7 to 9).
  • There is an alternative route to Gordon Square 16 avoiding multiple level changes, see guide Gordon Square 16-18 (Level Change (Gordon Square 16)).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance Floor -1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button door release to exit the building.
  • The push button is 87cm above the floor.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building between Gordon Square 24 and 25.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is a medium height step at the threshold of the doorway.
  • There is a push button door release to exit the building.
  • The push button is 105cm above the floor.

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Outside Access (Front Entrance Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button door release to exit the building.
  • The push button is 84cm above the floor.

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Reception (UCL History)

• UCL History Reception is located on the ground floor in room G04.
• The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the front entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is stepped access to this reception area.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Opening times are Monday-Friday 10:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00.
  • The reception was closed at the time of survey.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout floor -1.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are links to Gordon Square 23 on floors -1, second and third floors.
  • The floor -1 link is via the postgraduate common room, located at the rear of the building (photograph 4).
  • There are also links to Gordon Square 25 on the ground, first, second (photograph 1) and third floors.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located right from the main entrance, along the corridor, on the left.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the ground floor and on the third floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are services on the ground floor and upwards.
• Comments View
  • There is a deep step at the top of the stairs between floors -1 and the ground floor (photograph 4).

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Accessible Toilet.

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• Location and Access View
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located in Gordon Square 22 or 26.
  • There are links to these guides in the Introduction.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are shared toilets available on the second to third floor stairwell landing area.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second to third floor stairwell landing area.
  • There is stepped access to the standard toilet surveyed.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• More Detailed Information on Evacuation and Safety Provisions View
  • To view the full Estates fire safety handbook/ Emergency Plan for 23 - 26 Gordon Square please click here (new tab).