1819
Owes its origin to Sir R. Grosvenor, Bart, who was a great builder. It is on the south side of Oxford street, and contains six acres of ground. The houses are magnificent. The shrubs and walks are well arranged. There is a gilt equestrian statue of George I., but it is nearly hidden. It was raised in 1726, but was much mutilated in the ensuing March, and a seditious paper affixed to the pedestal.
Source: Leigh's New Picture of London. Printed for Samuel Leigh, 18, Strand;
by W. Clowes, Northumberland Court. 1819