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Plaque

1st Duke of Westminster, friend of the poor

Inscription

Hugh Lupus, first Duke of Westminster, K.G., lessor to the Improved Industrial Dwellings Coy. Ltd. Of this and other buildings on his London estate accommodating nearly 4,000 persons of the working class, the friend and benefactor of his poorer brethren. Obit 1899.

Site: 1st Duke of Westminster, friend of the poor (1 memorial)

W1, Brown Hart Gardens, Chesham Buildings

The strange raised public space (hardly a garden) at the centre of this square was once a proper garden but then an electrical sub-station was built on it. explains.

Whilst here don't miss the on the nearby Beaumont hotel.

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1st Duke of Westminster, friend of the poor

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Improved Industrial Dwellings Co Ltd

Founded by Sir Sydney Waterlow.

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Duke of Westminster, 1st, Hugh Lupus Grosvenor

Son of the 2nd Marquess. Created Duke in 1874, mainly it seems for owning lar...

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