Burroughs Room

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The Burroughs Room is a unique space within the Conference Centre. Accessed from the central terrazzo lobby, this room has been designed and decorated with private dining high on the agenda, although we recognise that the features give it a much broader appeal.

The look is sleek and contemporary, and is well-suited to a variety of events.

The room is named after Silas Burroughs.

Audiovisual specifications

There is no specific equipment built into this space. However, we have a range of equipment available for hire on request.

Accessibility

• Assistance-dog friendly
• Narrowest door width: 830mm
• Staff are disability-awareness trained
• Flat/lift access
• Accessible parking bay – please pre-book with venue team
• Menus available in large print
• Accessible toilets

Schedule

• Full session: 08.00-17.00
• Half session: 08.00-12.00, 13.00-17.00, 18.00-22.00

Food and drink

Floor plan

How to book

For current rates or to make a booking, please telephone 020 7611 2200 or email conferencecentre@wellcome.ac.uk . Alternatively, complete an online enquiry form .

Silas Burroughs – a brief biography

Silas Mainville Burroughs was born in Medina, upstate New York, in 1846. He spent a number of years working in shops and learning business trades before becoming a travelling pharmaceutical salesman and graduating from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1877.

In 1878 Burroughs travelled to London and set up his own company, Burroughs & Co., importing American medicines. He was determined to expand internationally and produce his own goods. Burroughs invited his college friend Henry Wellcome to join his company and, in 1880, Wellcome did so as a junior partner with a loan from Burroughs, the firm's name being changed to Burroughs, Wellcome & Co.

In 1895, Burroughs died unexpectedly, leaving the company in the hands of his partner.