Condition of repair.

The premises are in good repair.

Biographical notes.

The occupants of this house during the end of the 18th century were, according to the ratebooks, as follows:—

1781.Jas. Richardson.
1782–83.Richard Walker.
1784–91.Marchant Tubb.
1791–95.Mrs. Royal.
1796–Thos. Leverton.

Thomas Leverton, son of Lancelot Leverton, a builder, was born in 1743 at Woodford. He became an architect and gradually acquired an extensive practice. His share in the design of houses in Bedford Square has already been noticed.[[731]]

Before settling at No. 13, Bedford Square, his chief residences seem to have been in Great Queen Street and Charlotte Street.[[732]] He died at the house in Bedford Square in 1824.

In the Council’s collection are:—

Marble chimneypiece in front room on ground floor (photograph).

[[733]]Ornamental plaster ceiling with painted panels in front room on first floor (photograph).