A grade II listed villa, thought to be the oldest building in Kensington and Chelsea. Previous residents include Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel and James McNeill Whistler. It features a garden designed by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll. Now owned by the National Trust and open to the public during the Open House London weekend.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Lindsey House
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26 Russell Street (previously Great Russel Street). Pubs History lists licencees from 1848 but it dates back to the 18th century at least. Closed by 1922.
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