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Number 10 Downing Street, the modern residence of the First Lord of the Treasury and Prime Minister, was originally three houses: a stately mansion overlooking St. James's Park called "the house at the back", a modest townhouse behind it located at 10 Downing Street and a small cottage next to Number 10. The townhouse, from which the modern building gets its name, was one of several built by Sir George Downing between 1682 and 1684. Downing employed the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren to design his houses but the result was not impressive. Although large, they were put up quickly and cheaply, and constructed on soft soil with shallow foundations. The fronts, for example, were facades with lines painted on the surface imitating brick mortar. Prime Minister Winston Churchill wrote that Number 10 was 'shaky and lightly built by the profiteering contractor whose name they bear.' There is no law that requires the Prime Minister to live in Number 10, and there have been times when they have unofficially lived elsewhere. Although Winston Churchill had a great affection for Number 10, he grudgingly slept in the bunkered Annex of Number 10 for his safety during World War II. To reassure the people that his government was functioning normally, he insisted on being seen entering and leaving Number 10 occasionally. Harold Wilson, during his second ministry from 1974 to 1976, lived in his home on Lord North Street because Lady Wilson wanted "a proper home". Recognising its symbolic importance, he maintained with media complicity, the public illusion of living in Number 10; he worked there every day, holding meetings, and entertaining in the State Dining Room.
Downing Street is where the offices and residencies of various British government officials live and/or have an office, the famous "10 Downing St" is where the prime minister's office is located
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10 downing street belongs to the prime minister
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Note facts about the history of 10 downing street?
5 facts about the downing street are that it is a street which is downing
What street does the primeminester live in England?
No 10 Downing street
The address of 10 downing street?
10 Downing Street is the official home of the British Prime Minister.
Facts 10 downing street?
Commonly known as Number 10 in England, 10 Downing Street is where the British government is headquartered. Construction began in 1682 and was finished two years later. Sir Christopher Wren was the building's architect.
History of 10 Downing Street?
See the Wikipedia article: Downing Street.
What number door and what street does the prime minister live on?
downing street
Whose address is 20 Downing Street?
There is no number 20 in Downing Street but the Prime Minister lives at 10 Downing Street.
What does downing street refer to?
10 Downing Street is the official residence of the British Prime Minister.
What is the famous address on downing street in London?
10 Downing Street, home to the Prime Minister.
What happens if you send a letter to number 10 downing street?
The Post Office will deliver it to Number 10 Downing Street.
What is downing street famous for?
Downing Street is home to the headquarters of the British government. 10 Downing Street is the official residence and office for the First Lord of the Treasury.
Who built 10 downing street in london?
sir george downing
