See Norwich Place/York House for more about the history of this site.
In 1874 the construction of Embankment Gardens left this watergate high and dry. In 1893, the watergate having fallen into decay, the LCC acquired and preserved it, with a new roof. Re-roofed again in 1962, it is now managed by Westminster City Council.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
York Watergate
The wording on the plaque could have been clearer. The first half is giving t...
The streets laid out on the site of York House were named: Villiers Street, D...
The plaque has left room for one more re-roofing, due, on this 64 year mainte...
Built as the town house of the bishops of Norwich. At the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536 King Henry VIII and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk exchanged properties: Suffolk gave up Suffolk H...
Housebuilder and politician. Born Edinburgh. Lord Mayor of London, D.L.LL.D. He is to the left in the 1965 picture, wearing the Lord Mayor's chain, where he is being installed as Honorary Commodore...
Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration, Property, Scotland
The house was bought by John Lewis in the late 1880s. Apparently, whilst looking for a new home for his young family, he hired a hansom cab and drove out in a different direction each day with his ...
Builders. The brothers George and William Haldimand, along with Alexander Louis Prevost, were responsible for much of the construction of the terraces of Belgrave Square.
Sculptor. Born France but moved to London in 1872 and eventually took British nationality. Late in life wrote three books which are still standard texts for many students. Died at home, 50 Perry...
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