Named afterEdward George Fitzalan Howard (1818–1883), on the death of his grandfather in 1842 became known as Lord Edward Howard (Ewers).See alsoLittle Howard StreetDescriptionStreets in this locality run as follows from centre of city - Norfolk, Suffolk, Arundel, Howard, Russell, Grey, Lord (now Price). Lords Grey, Howard & Russell were politicians during the adminstration 1846-1852, Lord John Russell was Prime Minister.