12 Downing Street, Government office in City of Westminster, England
The brick building at 12 Downing Street features three storeys with a dormered attic, symmetrical facade, and multiple window arrangements under flat arches.
Built in 1682 as part of Sir George Downing's development, the structure underwent renovation in 1723 and served as the Colonial Office from 1827 to 1879.
The building represents the evolution of British governmental architecture, connecting to adjacent structures at numbers 10 and 11 through internal corridors.
Since 2019, the Grade II listed building houses the Prime Minister's Press Office and Strategic Communications Unit, maintaining its governmental function.
Herbert Gladstone, who later became Home Secretary and first Governor-General of South Africa, was born at this address in 1854.
Location: City of Westminster
GPS coordinates: 51.50340,-0.12808
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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