Until the mid 20th century, Upper Stuart Street ran from the Octagon only as far as the junction with York Place. The contract for the north-western extension of Stuart Street, incorporating the former Albert Street (which ran from York Place to London Street) and cutting through the Town Belt to Roslyn, was let in 1949. These works, which were completed in 1954, also required the demolition of Littlebourne House, which had been gifted to the City by the children of the former Mayor, the late Sir John Roberts, in 1934.