Interested in rural science and one of the chief patrons of the Bath and West Agricultural Society of which he was President at the time of his death.
His youngest politician brother, William (1767 – 1840) was murdered by his valet, at his Mayfair home in Norfolk Street (now Dunraven Street). Now demolished, along with all the houses on the east side.
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Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford
Inside the gates at each entrance to the square there is a modern information...
Horticulturalist. Born Edward Augustus Bowles but professionally known as E. A. Bowles. Born at his family's home, Myddelton House near Enfield, where he later created a garden, now open to the pu...
St. Georges Burial Ground was so used from 1731 to 1857.
For the history of this beautiful place go to: external site.
Manages 8 major Royal Parks covering 5,000 acres: Bushy Park (with the Longford River), The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent's Park (and Primrose Hill), Richmo...
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