A Topographical and Statistical description of the County of Middlesex ,etc (1810) by George Alexander Cooke
Leaving this church, High Street brings us to the
junction of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court
Road; proceeding along the latter we reach Great
Russel Street, which branches off to the east, and
is remarkable, as containing the ancient mansion of
the DuLe of Montague, which was built upon a
French plan by the first Duke of that name, who
had been ambassador to France. The staircase,
and ceilings were painted by Rousseau and La
Fosse; the latter ot whom also painted the Apotheosis
of iris, and the Assembly of the gods.
Montague House is now converted into a depositary
of the extensive and highly valuable collection
of the British Museum. In front of the house is a
spacious square, separated from the street by an
high brick wall, in which there is placed a grand
portal leading to the house.
Use the "Show me" link to locate Bedford Square on the map. You may need to scroll down to see Bedford Square highlighted.
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