ESSEX STREET
Plaque erected in 1962 by London County Council at Essex Hall, Essex Street, Strand, London, WC2, City of Westminster
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Author, Lexicographer, Architect
Category
Architecture and Building, Historical Sites, Journalism and Publishing, Literature, Politics and Administration
Inscription
ESSEX STREET was laid out in the grounds of Essex House by NICHOLAS BARBON in 1675 Among many famous lawyers who lived here were Sir ORLANDO BRIDGEMAN c.1606-1674 Lord Keeper HENRY FIELDING 1707-1754 Novelist and BRASS CROSBY 1725-1793 Lord Mayor of London JAMES SAVAGE 1779-1852 Architect had his office here. PRINCE CHARLES EDWARD STUART stayed at a house in the street in 1750. Rev. THEOPHILUS LINDSEY 1723-1808 Unitarian Minister founded Essex Street Chapel here in 1774. Dr. SAMUEL JOHNSON established an evening club at the Essex Head in 1783
Material
Stone
Notes
Plaque re-erected in 1964.