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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.1
Fast Facts
- Built in the late 1600s
- Street was named after former British Ambassador, traitor and entrepreneur George Downing2
- Sir Robert Walpole became the first Government Official to live in the house in 17353
- William Pitt the Younger lived in Number Ten for 20 years, making him the home's longest resident4
- 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.5
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