Dunraven Street is a street in London's Mayfair district. It was laid out in the 1750s as Norfolk Street, and in the 19th century was sometimes known as New Norfolk Street. In 1939, it was renamed Dunraven Street by London County Council, after the fourth Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl, a former resident of the street, who had been a member of the LCC.[1]
Notable occupants of houses on the east side include:
Captain (later First Sea Lord and Admiral of the Fleet) John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, at No. 16 (site of the present No. 18) from 1887 to 1891. Lillie Langtry lived at No. 17 (site of the present No. 19) from 1877 to 1880. James McNeill Whistler assisted in the decoration of the house for her and provided the drawing-room with a painted ceiling.
The Dowager Duchess of Beaufort, widow of 4th Duke, 1760–3.
Alexander McQueen (1969–2010), the fashion designer, purchased a flat at 17 Dunraven Street and applied for planning permission for a rooftop terrace. The work was completed [5] by a new owner.
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