Wednesday, December 24, 2014

36 Devonshire Place, London

I've often wondered how much time, particularly in later life, Fuller spent in London. Over the next few weeks I'm going to focus my research on this topic. I'm currently reading "Georgian London: Into the Streets" by Lucy Inglis to help provide some context. 

A few years ago on a trip to London, I went to take a look at his house at 36 Devonshire Place, where he died on 11 April 1834. One flat in that house is currently valued at about £1.8 million.

By searching historic newspapers, I have been able to put the following pieces together:

DATE & SOURCE
MOVEMENT
August 29 1825 – Sussex Advertiser, Lewes
John Fuller arrived at his country seat Rose-Hill on Saturday se’nnight [archaic form –seven night or week]
September 07, 1825 – Morning Post
Mr. John Fuller from Brighton, for Rose Hill near Roberts Bridge, in Sussex
August 03, 1826 – Morning Post, London
Mr. John Fuller for Rose Hill, Robertsbridge, Sussex
January 30, 1827 – Morning Post, London
Mr. John Fuller, in Devonshire-place, from Rose Hill
November 26, 1827  – Sussex Advertiser, Lewes
John Fuller, Esq. has left Rose-Hill for this Town House, in Devonshire Place
April 07, 1828 – Sussex Advertiser, Lewes
Last Tuesday, John Fuller, Esq., left his town-house, in Devonshire-place, on a short visit to his country seat, Rose-hill, where, we were pleased to hear, it was observed, that Mr. Fuller never appeared in the enjoyment of better health and spirits.
October 13, 1828 – Sussex Advertiser, Lewes
John Fuller, Esq., late one of the representatives in Parliament for this county, on Tuesday last, paid a visit to our town in his carriage and four, and it gave us much pleasure to see the Hon. Gentleman in the enjoyment of perfect health and spirits.  The next day, Mr. Fuller returned to his delightful country residence, Rose-Hill
July 08, 1829 – Morning Post, London
Mr. John Fuller, from Devonshire-place, for Rose Hill Sussex
January 11, 1830 – Morning Post, London
Mr. John Fuller M. P. in Devonshire-place
December 30, 1830– Morning Post, London
Mr. John Fuller for Rose Hill, Sussex
September 20, 1832– Morning Post, London
Mr. John Fuller of Rose Hill, near Robertsbridge, in Sussex [arrived in London]
October 13, 1832 – Morning Post, London
Mr. John Fuller has arrived at the Albion Hotel from Rose Hill, in this county.
October 17, 1832 – Morning Post, London
Mr. John Fuller,(the eccentric John) took his departure from the Albion on Friday, for Rose Hill.
December 26, 1832 – Morning Post, London
Mr. John Fuller for Rose Hill near Robertsbridge, Sussex
September 26 1833 – Morning Post, London
BRIGHTON, SEPT 23. Mr. John Fuller, of Rose-hill, who is well known for his eccentricity, is one of the most philanthropic Gentlemen in Sussex.  Some time ago he built a life-boat at Eastbourne, which was instrumental in saving the lives of the passengers and crew of the Isabella West Indiaman, wrecked off that port, and he has now built a carriage for the better conveyance of the boat to any distance required.


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