Interested in rural science and one of the chief patrons of the Bath and West Agricultural Society of which he was President at the time of his death.
His youngest politician brother, William (1767 – 1840) was murdered by his valet, at his Mayfair home in Norfolk Street (now Dunraven Street). Now demolished, along with all the houses on the east side.
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Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford
Inside the gates at each entrance to the square there is a modern information...
Founder member of the Victoria Park Society.
Botanist. Born William Jackson Hooker at 7 Magdalen Street, Norwich. He collected specimens of mosses from Scotland and Iceland. Became first director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in 1841. Fat...
Person, Gardens / Agriculture, Science, Iceland / Faroe Islands, Scotland
Built as an exhibition hall for the Royal Horticultural Society, initially called the New Hall. Architects: John Murray Easton and Howard Robertson.  An Art Deco building with interesting detailing...
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