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The '''Dover House''', previously known as '''Melbourne House''' is a mansion in [[London]], [[England]]. | The '''Dover House''', previously known as '''Melbourne House''' is a mansion in [[London]], [[England]]. | ||
Built in 1755 by member of parliament Sir [[Matthew Fetherstonhaugh]], it was sold by his widow to Prince [[Frederick, Duke of York and Albany]] in 1787. The Prince renovated it, giving the mansion its signature portico and circular hall, before trading the property for Lord Melbourne's home in Piccadilly in 1792.<ref name= "Dover House">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Dover House]]</ref> | ==History== | ||
Built in 1755 by member of parliament Sir [[Matthew Fetherstonhaugh]], it was sold by his widow to Prince [[Frederick, Duke of York and Albany]] in 1787. The Prince renovated it, giving the mansion its signature portico and circular hall, before trading the property for Lord {{WikiPeniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne||Melbourne}}'s home in Piccadilly in 1792.<ref name= "Dover House">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Dover House]]</ref> | |||
In 1830, it was bought by [[George Agar-Ellis, 1st Baron Dover|George James Welbore Agar-Ellis]] and became known as the Dover House when he received the title of Baron Dover the following year. Agar-Ellis and his son would be the last private owners of Dover House before the government made it the Scotland Office, a government department dedicated to the needs of the | In 1830, it was bought by [[George Agar-Ellis, 1st Baron Dover|George James Welbore Agar-Ellis]] and became known as the Dover House when he received the title of Baron Dover the following year. Agar-Ellis and {{Wiki|Henry Agar-Ellis, 3rd Viscount Clifden|his son}} would be the last private owners of Dover House before the government made it the [[Scotland]] {{Wiki|Scottish Office|Office}}, a government department dedicated to the needs of the Scottish people, in 1885.<ref name= "Dover House"/> | ||
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Revision as of 03:02, 14 April 2021
The Dover House, previously known as Melbourne House is a mansion in London, England.
History
Built in 1755 by member of parliament Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh, it was sold by his widow to Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany in 1787. The Prince renovated it, giving the mansion its signature portico and circular hall, before trading the property for Lord Template:WikiPeniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne's home in Piccadilly in 1792.[1]
In 1830, it was bought by George James Welbore Agar-Ellis and became known as the Dover House when he received the title of Baron Dover the following year. Agar-Ellis and his son would be the last private owners of Dover House before the government made it the Scotland Office, a government department dedicated to the needs of the Scottish people, in 1885.[1]
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