One historical reminiscence will conclude the notices of the fields. Clarendon tells us that he, Hampden, Pym, Marten, and Fiennes had dined together at Pym’s lodgings, when Fiennes proposed a ride into these fields. Accordingly they set off; and the conversation turning on the Episcopacy Bill, Fiennes asked Hyde why he so passionately adhered to the Church, Hyde’s reply was an expression of doubt as to the stability of the State, or of religion itself, if the government of the Church was altered; and Fiennes rejoining that much blood would be shed ere that would be submitted to, Hyde (Clarendon) remarks it was the first positive declaration he had heard from any particular man of the party. Hampden, Pym, and other leaders of those eventful times, are said to have sought the air and private intercommunication in the Five Fields. This anecdote concludes this early portion of Belgravia’s history; the reader’s attention will now be drawn to its streets and squares. BELGRAVE SQUARE was commenced in 1825, and designed by Basevi. It is 684 ft. in length, by 637 ft. in breadth. The two detached mansions on the western side were designed by H. E. Kendall. The one in the south-west was originally built for Mr. Kemp, of Kemp Town; afterwards it was occupied by Lady Harriett Drummond, the Marquis of Tweeddale, and in 1837 became the residence of Lord Hill, for many years Commander-in Chief. After his death the late Earl Ducie lived here, and on his decease, in 1853, the house was sold, and enlarged to its present size. The mansion in the north-west was the residence of the late Earl Brownlow. General Sir George Murray, the friend of Wellington and Peel, lived at No. 5, and died there in 1846, respected and regretted. No. 2 was the residence of the late James Goding, Esq., who formed a fine collection of paintings, and other works of art. No. 6 is the Duke of Bedford’s, and at No. 9 resides the celebrated Countess Dowager of Essex. At No. 10 lived M. Drouyn de l’Huys, while Ambassador at St. James’ from France. At 16 resides Sir Roderick Murchison, and at 18 lived the late Earl of Ellesmere. No. 36, sometimes called Ingestrie House, was in 1840 the residence of H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent, and at present of Colonel Douglas Pennant. Mr. Labouchere at 27, the Archbishop of York 41, Sir M. S. Stewart at 42, the Duke of Montrose, Mr. Abel Smith, and Field-Marshal Lord Combermere, are also residents of Belgrave Square. The last of the Dukes of Gordon died at his residence here, May 28th, 1836, aged 66; and Mr. Scrope, last male of a family illustrious in our historic annals, lived at No. 13. He was author of “Days of Deer Stalking,” published in 1839; and “Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing,” published in 1843. Mr. Scrope died in Belgrave Square, July 20th, 1852, in the 81st year of his age. His son-in-law, Mr. Poulett Scrope, M.P., and author of the “History of Castle Combe,” soon after quitted this mansion for one at Prince’s Gate.