Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, Victorian Gothic school building in Wandsworth, England.
The Royal Victoria Patriotic Building features three storeys surrounding two courtyards, with yellow brick walls, York stone dressings, and steep-pitched roofs.
Built in 1859 with funds from Prince Albert's Royal Patriotic Fund, this institution initially served as an asylum for girls orphaned during the Crimean War.
The architecture combines Scottish Baronial elements with French Châteauesque style, reflecting the Victorian era's appreciation for European architectural traditions.
The structure currently houses 27 residential flats, 20 studios, 15 workshops, and office spaces, along with the Le Gothique restaurant.
During World War II, the building functioned as the London Reception Centre, where MI6 processed and interrogated 34,000 civilians from occupied Europe.
Location: London Borough of Wandsworth
GPS coordinates: 51.45377,-0.17420
Latest update: May 19, 2025 11:21
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