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• Located in London, England, 10 Downing Street, often referred to as simply, "Number Ten," acts as the residence and business offices for the British Prime Minister. The British Cabinet holds their meetings at Number Ten and it has acted as the governmental headquarters for over 100 years.Official Site: 10 Downing Street

• Fast Facts

  1. Built in the late 1600s
  2. Street was named after former British Ambassador, traitor and entrepreneur George Downing10 Downing Street: George Downing and his Street
  3. Sir Robert Walpole became the first Government Official to live in the house in 173510 Downing Street: The Prime Minister Moves In, 1730-42
  4. William Pitt the Younger lived in Number Ten for 20 years, making him the home's longest resident10 Downing Street: Riots and Reform, 1742-1806
  5. Several Prime Ministers have opted to remain in their own residences instead of living at Number Ten

• Green House

  To reduce carbon emissions, 10 Downing Street, its residents and employees have instigated several energy-saving and environmentally-friendly practices, including recycling waste whenever possible, obtaining energy from renewable sources, driving Hybrid cars and composting natural waste.10 Downing Street: How green is Number 10?

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