Custom House, Customs office building in City of London, England
The Custom House stretches along the northern bank of the Thames River with a neoclassical facade designed by Robert Smirke in 1825.
The first recorded customs building at this location dates back to 1377, collecting duties on wool exports near the Tower of London.
The Long Room served as the central hall where merchants and ship captains processed their cargo documentation and made duty payments.
The Grade I listed building at 20 Lower Thames Street now houses His Majesty's Revenue and Customs operations for the London district.
The building's foundations failed in 1825 due to fraudulent construction work, leading to a parliamentary investigation and complete reconstruction.
Location: City of London
Operator: HM Revenue and Customs
GPS coordinates: 51.50870,-0.08239
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:12
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