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10 Downing Street

Learn about the history of 10 Downing street through the centuries, including how a London town house first become the home of the Prime Minister, to the great reconstruction.

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The most famous political address in the world

11 Downing Street

Chancellors, whips, and Wellington: Numbers 11, 12 and…. 14 Downing Street?

In 1682, George Downing decided to build some houses on a lease of land he had been gifted for his loyalty to the Stuart dynasty….

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Downing Street Tour

10 Downing Street’s black door is seen at every election and during every political crisis. The Prime Minister will often speak to the nation directly…

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A short history of Downing Street, 1750-2023

Over the centuries, 10 Downing Street slowly went from being an occasional home for the Prime Minister to being one of the most famous and…

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Entrance door of 10 Downing Street in London on June 16, 2013.

Wolsey to Walpole: York Place to Downing Street

How did a large London town house become the home of the Prime Minister? It’s a good question. Most countries have a lavish mansion for…

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15th May, 2023. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, meets privately with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
15th May, 2023. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, meets privately with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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Houghton Hall, Norfolk, England.
Houghton Hall, Norfolk, England.
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A day in the life life of the Prime Minister - Chancellor Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street
A day in the life life of the Prime Minister - Chancellor Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street
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