'The Queen of the Bluestockings': Mrs Montagu's house at 23 Hill Street rediscovered.

From: Apollo | Date: August 1, 2003| Author: Baird, Rosemary | Copyright information

She [Mrs Montagu] is not only the finest genius, but the finest lady I ever saw; she lives in the highest style of magnificence; her apartments and table are in the most splendid taste ...

Hannah More, on visiting Hill Street, 1775. (1)

Elizabeth Montagu, a leading member of what Admiral Boscawen called 'The Bluestocking Circle' was a celebrated London hostess, described by Dr. Johnson as 'The Queen of the Blues'. (2) While she is well known for her literary i...

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