In 1793 the author of Memoires D'Outre-Tombe,
Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848, lived as an émigré in a garret close to this site and began his literary career. He returned in 1822 as French Ambassador when he resided in Portland Place.
W1, Paddington Street
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Chateaubriand
Born Saint-Malo, Brittany. Died Paris. Went to America in 1791, returned t...
We only know about this small plaque, laid in the pavement near the kerb, because we know someone whose business is painting lines on roa...
The original gatehouse together with the keystone form the entrance to the current building.
The plaques read left to right chronological by birth date. This modern building sports a clock (of course) with Roman numeral hours and...
