Chester Square - Famous Residents

Famous Residents

  • Roman Abramovich, Russian oligarch, second-richest person in the United Kingdom and owner of Chelsea FC.
  • Margaret Thatcher, former British Conservative Prime Minister; her son Mark Thatcher is known to stay with her often as well as visits by her daughter, Carol.
  • HM Queen Wilhemina of the Netherlands, Monarch of the Netherlands, had her headquarters at Number 77 during World War II.
  • Matthew Arnold, 1822–1888, poet and critic.
  • Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, 1916–1999, American born violinist and conductor.
  • Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, lived at No. 24 from 1846 to her death in 1851.
  • Tony Curtis had a house when he was filming The Persuaders!
  • Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews lived here for a few years in the early 1970s after their departure from Hollywood.
  • Bobby Darin may have lived here, and included it in his song Water Color Canvas.
  • Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull lived here in 1966-67.
  • Nigella Lawson celebrity chef and food writer. Daughter of former Conservative Cabinet Minister, Lord Lawson.
  • Elie Taktouk, Notable businessman from Nigeria,known for his exquisite and luxurious properties in London's Belgravia.
  • Sir John Liddell, physician and director-general of the Royal Navy medical department lived at No. 72 until his death in 1868.

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