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Recommended
Internet Sites
Official No. 10
Downing Street Site |
One of the best known
Streets in London is Downing Street, named after its builder, Sir
George Downing, who was a Cromwellian civil servant. No. 10 with
its famous black front door, the backdrop to many historical
announcements made by renowned personalities; has been the
official residence of Britains Prime Minister since 1732, when
King George 11 presented the property to Sir Robert Walpole,
Britains first Prime Minister. |
