Russell Square
Russell Square was established in 1801 by Francis Russell, the fifth Duke of Bedford.
Russell Square was established in 1801 by Francis Russell, the fifth Duke of Bedford.
The location of the new Barracks in Knightsbridge constructed in the 1790s were found on the south end of Hyde Park, as a way to keep the troops in the city and isolate them from any revolutionary influences.
This is the site of Harrods in Knightsbridge. This iconic and influential department store has been located here ever since its founding in 1849. It is located right in the heart of Knightsbridge, surrounded by many other luxury stores because of the reputation that Harrods has defined for Knightsbridge as an affluent and wealthy district of London.
: London Astoria was situated at 157 Charing Cross Rd, London, which was and is a busier city area of London.
The London Beer Flood occurred in St. Giles rookery, a poor neighborhood that is now part of the Borough of Camden. This part of St. Giles was a particularly poor area of Camden, where the effects of this event would have a grave financial impact. It was described as being on the verge of collapse, socially and economically, so the flood had a great impact on the people living here.
The Kenwood house sits in Hampstead, London north of the Hampstead Heath, an area of park land. Due to its stately nature, it sits in a more rural part of London, which was likely the appeal to the Earl of Mansfeild, who bought the estate.
While it was built before the 1700’s, it was acquired by the Earl of Mansfieldin 1754, not before going through several other owners. The house would be passed down to the 6th Earl of Mansfieldbefore being donated to the public and opened as an Art Center.