Thames House, Neoclassical office building in City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Thames House spans eight floors and features prominent statues of St George and Britannia sculpted by Charles Sargeant Jagger on its facade.
Built between 1929 and 1930 by John Mowlem & Co on riverside land that was cleared following the destructive Thames flood of 1928.
The building reflects the governmental architectural preferences of the early 20th century through its symmetrical design and classical elements.
Since 1994, Thames House functions as the headquarters of MI5, the United Kingdom's internal Security Service, near Lambeth Bridge.
The building contains an automated miniature monorail system in its basement for transporting files throughout the structure.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1930
Architects: Frank Baines
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 8
GPS coordinates: 51.49389,-0.12556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:19
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