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
Building designed by George Vulliamy. The Heath Street façade bears the initials "M.B.W." (Metropolitan Board of Works) and "1873". In ...
British History Online points out that this plaque incorrectly names the Hampstead Police Force since, by the time they moved into this b...
The plaque contains an error - the theatre was actually the Princess Theatre on Oxford Street. By this time “pantomime” was beginning to ...
This garden acquired its name due to its popularity as a lunchtime garden with workers from the nearby General Post Office (long gone). ...
This plaque marks the site of 127 Holden Road which was formerly on this site. We can't find a photo but think it was built in about 188...
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