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Portman family

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in 1532 Sir William Portman of Somerset, Lord Chief Justice to Henry VIII acquired land covering an area of 270 acres stretching from Oxford Street to Regents Canal. A large part of this land, now known as the Portman estate, is still owned by the Portman family. The current head of the family is the 10th Viscount Portman, born 1958.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Portman family

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Portman Square Garden

This rather dull plaque is in the garden close to the Hamilton fountain.

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Friary House

Friary House

There has been a house on this site since about 1551 and it was occupied by, amongst others, John Popham. Guests at the house included Queen Elizabeth I and, in the early 1700s, Queen Anne. 1800 th...

Building, Property

1 memorial
Thomas Osborn and Sons

Thomas Osborn and Sons

Builders active in 1902.

Group, Property

1 memorial
Suffolk House / Suffolk Place - SE1

Suffolk House / Suffolk Place - SE1

From British History On-line 1: The Brandon family had a residence on this site from at least about 1450. From British History On-line 2: "It was ornamented with turrets and cupolas, and enriched ...

Building, Property

1 memorial
Bush Hill House

Bush Hill House

Bush Hill House was built by Myddelton so that he could live close to the works while the New River was built. The largest house in the parish, it was renamed Halliwick House in the 17th century. R...

Building, Property

1 memorial
West London Hospital

West London Hospital

It was saved from demolition by the Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Buildings Group and was converted to offices.

Building, Medicine, Property

1 memorial