Bedford Square

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.

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