Northumberland House, Former aristocratic townhouse on the Strand, London, England
Northumberland House was a large townhouse on the Strand in London with a 162-foot-wide facade flanked by corner turrets. The building combined Jacobean and Palladian architectural styles and housed elaborately designed reception rooms created by Robert Adam in the late 1700s.
The house was built between 1605 and 1609 by the Earl of Northampton and passed to the Percy family through marriage in 1642. It stood for over 260 years before demolition in 1874 to make room for modern urban development.
The house served as a gathering place for London's nobility and reflected the wealth and influence of its residents. Its grand rooms were spaces where the upper classes met and displayed their social standing.
The site is located at the intersection of Strand and Northumberland Avenue in central London. Since the building no longer stands, you can visit the location and nearby museums that preserve information about this historic address.
An archway designed by architect William Kent survived the house's demolition and stands today at the Bromley by Bow Centre. Original glass drawing room panels also remain in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, preserving a glimpse of the interior's former refinement.
Location: City of Westminster
Architects: Joseph Bazalgette
GPS coordinates: 51.50750,-0.12667
Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20
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