Spencer House, Westminster
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Spencer House is a historic town house at 27 St James's Place in the St James's area of Westminster, Greater London, England. The house is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England.
The west side of Spencer House, which overlooks Green Park
View of the house, circa 1800
No. 28 St James's Place, London, constructed as a Dower House for Spencer House
The north side of Spencer House, with the front door on St James's Place
Spencer family
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The Spencer family is a noble and aristocratic British family. From the 16th century, its members have held numerous titles, including the dukedom of Marlborough, the earldoms of Sunderland and Spence
Spencer House, Westminster
…of successive Earls and Countesses Spencer, the staterooms of the house became a theatre for the pageant that was London high society. Members of the Spencer family occupied the mansion continuously until 1895, when the house was let out. Adjoining Spencer House is a smaller terraced house at No. 28 St James's…
John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, by Thomas Gainsborough
Hon, John Spencer, (not to be confused with the 1st Earl Spencer), his only son, and their servant Caesar Shaw.
Arms of the Dukes of Marlborough
Sir Winston Churchill (1874–1965), British prime minister, grandson of the 7th Duke of Marlborough