10 Downing Street, Official residence of British Prime Ministers in Westminster, United Kingdom
The Georgian terrace house at 10 Downing Street contains 100 rooms spread across multiple floors, including offices, meeting spaces, and residential quarters.
The building became the residence of First Lord of the Treasury Robert Walpole in 1735 following its reconstruction from three separate houses.
The black door of Number 10 represents a symbol of British governmental power, featuring a brass knocker, letterbox, and the number painted in white.
The third floor houses private living quarters for the Prime Minister, while the basement contains kitchens and other support facilities.
The Cabinet Room within Number 10 features a rectangular table where ministers have made decisions affecting British policy since the eighteenth century.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1684
Architects: William Kent, Kenton Couse
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Georgian architecture
Website: https://www.number10.gov.uk
Website: https://number10.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.50333,-0.12778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43
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