Daily Telegraph Building

The Daily Telegraph Building is a Grade II listed structure on Fleet Street featuring a monumental facade of Portland stone with Egyptian-inspired ornaments rising eight stories above the street. The stone face is organized by seven window bays that give the structure its distinctive rhythm and proportions.

The building opened in 1928 as the main office of the Daily Telegraph newspaper company, designed by Charles Ernest Elcock working with Thomas S. Tait. Its construction marked the height of newspaper industry development on Fleet Street during the early 20th century.

The building served as headquarters for the Daily Telegraph during the height of British newspaper journalism on Fleet Street, when major publications operated printing facilities in this area until the 1980s. The structure still reflects that era when this street was the center of London's media world.

The building is easy to spot from the street thanks to its distinctive stone facade and the prominent clock hanging above the entrance. Access to the interior may be limited as the structure is primarily a private office space, so viewing from the street is the best option for visitors.

The structure is also known as Peterborough Court, a name linked to a famous newspaper column that ran for decades before ending in 2003 and being revived years later. The alternative name reflects how the building was so closely tied to the specific journalistic work produced within its walls.

Location: City of London

GPS coordinates: 51.51436,-0.10676

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07