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Bridgewater House - architect, Charles Barry, Esq., R.A., 1850. Cleveland House in London was re-designed in the Palazzo style by Sir Charles Barry. The rebuilding was completed and renamed in 1854 for Lord Ellesmere, heir of the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater. It is built in Bath stone. 'The windows throughout the two fronts, on the principal floor, have arched pediments to them, filled in with small shields having a monogram of two "E.'s" intertwined, for "Ellesmere"...The entrance porch...is of nice design, having clustered columns at the angles. Over the entablature is the inscription "Restauratum 1849"...it is understood the magnificent collection of pictures will be open to the inspection of the public, and a separate staircase is arranged at the north-east corner; so that the freedom of access to the public will not interfere with the privacy of the noble Earl's establishment'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.