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G. Downing, diplomat and general, had four or five houses built in this cul-de-sac around 1680. «10 Downing Street» has been the Prime Minister's official residence (as well as his office) since Walpole moved there in 1731. No. 11 houses the Chancellor of the Exchequer (the Finance Minister).
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide119 m - Whitehall, London SW1
- The Green Guide122 m - Parliament, London SW1
- The Green Guide137 m - Whitehall, London SW1
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Where to sleepnearby
- From £195Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of HyattMICHELIN Guide341 m - 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A2HW
- From £149The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London393 m - 2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ
- From £93The Grand at Trafalgar Square445 m - 8 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BY
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Where to eatnearby
- Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO££££MICHELIN 2024243 m - Whitehall, Victoria, London SW1A 2BX
- The Drawing Room at Raffles HotelAround£100243 m - 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
- Saison at Raffles LondonAround£60249 m - 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
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