Plaque

Bedford House

Bedford House Bedford House
Inscription

"Dined at my Lord Treasurer's, the Earle of Southampton, in Bloomsbury where he was building a noble square or piazza, a little towne" John Evelyn's diary, 1665.

{These words encircle a bas relief drawing of what we understand is Bedford House and the square, but it is practically invisible, except for the date:}
1727

Site: Bedford House (1 memorial)

WC1, Bloomsbury Square Garden

In October 2010 we noticed that this plaque has been removed and replaced with tarmac. 2012 we spotted that this plaque has been replaced. Let's hope they used stronger glue this time.

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Bedford House

Subjects commemorated i

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton

Supporter of Charles II. After the Restoration was appointed Lord High Treas...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Bedford House

Created by i

John Evelyn

17th century diarist and garden designer. Born Wotton, Surrey. Through his 16...

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