While the Russells moved the name Bedford House from south of the Strand to the north, the Cecils started north before expanding south. It appears it was a case of musical chairs houses for the aristocratic families of Russell and Cecil. Francis’ grandson and heir to the peerage, Edward Russell, 3rd Earl of Bedford (1572-1627) built a second Bedford House on the north side of Strand in 1586, which remained the centre for the family’s estate until it was demolished in 1705-6. Following his death at Russell House in 1555, his home and land passed to his son, Francis, 2nd Earl of Bedford (1527-1585), who also died there. Eleven years later, the Earl took possession of more land in nearby Covent Garden. It was around the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it came under the ownership of the famous landowning family, the Russells. John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford (1485-1555), acquired some of the Carlisle estate in 1539, naming his home Russell Place (also known as Russell House and becoming later Bedford House). The land was first owned by the Bishop of Carlisle prior to the 16th century.
#Big clock face series
Overlooking the River Thames and dwarfing the nearby Cleopatra’s Needle, the Art Deco structure is the latest in a series of interesting buildings to stand on the site over the centuries. Shell Mex House at No.80 Strand is a few years shy of its 90th birthday. While the clock faces of Big Ben are 23ft (7m) in diameter, there’s actually a bigger clock in the capital – just under a mile down river from Parliament. When it comes to iconic symbols of London, the Palace of Westminster’s time-keeper is up there with the Tower of London. Most of us would agree that the Elizabeth Tower (known more popularly by its nickname ‘Big Ben’ – actually the name of the bell), is one of the world’s most famous clocks.
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