Embassy of the Republic of Finland (London)

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38 Chesham Place is the Embassy of Finland. A Grade II listed building, it was previously known as Belgrave House and Herbert House. Former residents include:

Major General James Ahmuty
William Russell, a member of the family of Lord John Russell[6]
Elizabeth Herbert, Baroness Herbert of Lea, widow of Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea died at Herbert House in 1911
Aldred Lumley, 10th Earl of Scarbrough
Irwin Boyle Laughlin (1871–1941) secretary of the American Embassy in London (1912–1917) and Counselor (1916–1919).
Gustavus William Hamilton-Russell, 9th Viscount Boyne.
The British Red Cross and St John's War Organisation used the house during World War 21(1939–1945) and then the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship leased 38 Chesham Place until 1975 when it became the Embassy of Finland.