10 Downing Street, London SW1

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Colloquially known as Number 10, the building is in Downing Street, just off Whitehall, in the City of Westminster, London. It is over 300 years old, is Grade I listed, and contains approximately 100 rooms. A private residence for the prime minister occupies the third floor and there is a kitchen in the basement.

The building is much larger than it appears from its frontage. The hall with the chequered floor immediately behind the front door lets on to a warren of rooms and staircases. The house in Downing Street was joined to a more spacious and elegant building behind it in the early 18th century.

10 Downing Street is home to the British Prime Minister. Look through the gates from Whitehall, and see the famous 10 Downing Street door which can only be opened from the inside. There is no access to the house or street for the general public, and it is not possible to do a 10 Downing Street tour.

But it was Sir George Downing who made the most of its potential and built the street of houses that bears his name. In his later career as a property speculator and developer, Downing sought – and won – the permission of King Charles II to name his prestigious new development at St James's Park 'Downing Street'.

JOHNBECK Uploaded by JOHNBECK on May 14, 2024. 10 Downing Street, London SW1 - Desktop Nexus Architecture Download free wallpapers and background images: 10 Downing Street, London SW1. Desktop Nexus Architecture background ID 2737170. Colloquially known as Number 10, the building is in Downing Street, just off Whitehall, in the City of Westminster, London. It is over 300 years old, is Grade I listed, and contains approximately 100 rooms. A private residence for the prime minister occupies the third floor and there is a kitchen in the basement.

The building is much larger than it appears from its frontage. The hall with the chequered floor immediately behind the front door lets on to a warren of rooms and staircases. The house in Downing Street was joined to a more spacious and elegant building behind it in the early 18th century.

10 Downing Street is home to the British Prime Minister. Look through the gates from Whitehall, and see the famous 10 Downing Street door which can only be opened from the inside. There is no access to the house or street for the general public, and it is not possible to do a 10 Downing Street tour.

But it was Sir George Downing who made the most of its potential and built the street of houses that bears his name. In his later career as a property speculator and developer, Downing sought – and won – the permission of King Charles II to name his prestigious new development at St James's Park 'Downing Street'. 4.1