King Edward Building

King Edward Building is a listed postal facility in central London distinguished by its neoclassical design with marble and bronze elements. The main counter area runs along the full width of the ground floor and reflects the craftsmanship of the early 1900s.

King Edward VII laid the foundation stone in 1905, and the building opened in 1910 as a replacement for the earlier Eastern Post Office. For decades it served as the main sorting and distribution hub for London's postal operations.

The building takes its name from King Edward VII and represents how the city valued postal communication in the early 1900s. Its presence reflected the importance of mail delivery to daily life and commerce at that time.

The building is located near St. Paul's Cathedral and is easily reached from several Underground stations nearby. Access to the exterior and public areas is available from street level, though availability of internal spaces may vary.

During construction, workers uncovered sections of the ancient London Wall along with a defensive bastion, which remain preserved inside the building today. This discovery links the modern postal facility directly to London's Roman history.

Location: City of London

Inception: 1911

Architects: Henry Tanner

GPS coordinates: 51.51630,-0.09889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41