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Electra House

Electra House, Grade II listed building in Moorgate, City of London, England.

Description

Electra House stands at 84 Moorgate and features classical architectural design with secondary glazing, modern lifts, and renovated rooftop structures. Following a major renovation, the Fashion Retail Academy now uses the building as a training facility with classrooms, design studios, and a fashion library.

History

The Eastern Telegraph Company opened this building in 1902 as a major telecommunications hub in London. During World War II it became the London base for Cable & Wireless Limited and later housed Department EH, which monitored foreign embassy communications.

Culture

A ground floor museum in the building displays telecommunications history and shows how the location shaped London's communications development. Visitors can explore the technological advances that were driven from this place.

Practical

The building is easily accessible in the City of London and features clear signage with modern elevators for accessing different levels. The Fashion Retail Academy offers visitor information about its training and design spaces, though access may be limited to certain areas.

Did you know?

The building once housed Department EH, a secret surveillance service that monitored embassy communications and was later merged into the Special Operations Executive. This little-known role made the location an important setting in British espionage history during wartime.

Location
GPS coordinates
51.51772,-0.08820
Latest update
December 11, 2025 18:01

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