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Streets of London – Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London 1811
“The site of Lansdowne House and gardens, which occupy the whole of the south side of Berkeley-square, was formerly a piece of waste ground, generally covered by a pool of dirty water than ran down from Curzon-street and its vicinity. This spot was purchased, in 1762, by the Earl of Bute. After draining and raising…
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