Admiralty Arch
Admiralty Arch
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This quintuple-arched ceremonial gateway, designed in 1910 by Sir Aston Webb, serves as an elegant passageway from Trafalgar Square towards Buckingham Palace.
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Neighbourhood: St. James's
Perennially fashionable since the days of Henry VIII, the aristocratic “Clubland” of St James's is a premier destination for high end craft and bespoke design. Here you’ll lose count of the Royal Warrants (which indicate that the Royal Family patronizes the establishment) seen in shop front windows, even during a short stroll to bordering Green Park or St James’s Park. With the brightly lit and constantly buzzing junction of Piccadilly Circus at its northeast corner and none of Central London too far away, this is an surprisingly central and accessible part of town, especially given its prosperous demeanor.
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- Charing Cross • 2 min walk
- Embankment • 6 min walk
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Israel35,062 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
PROS
* Impressive dignified and regal curved structure with multiple arches
* It defines the path from Trafalgar Square and onto the Mall and up to Buckingham Palace
* There is some history to it- built as a memorial to Queen Victoria and then used as the offices of His Majesty's Royal navy and now what? A hotel?
CONS
* It's just an arch on a street, albeit a fancy one
I VISITED THIS PLACE...
... during my expedition to see and document absolutely everything that I could in Westminster. I had seen and walked under this before, and so I did that again. There was construction and pedestrian detours.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It is free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Sure, since I intend to visit Buckingham Palace, walk the length of the Mall and go to the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square again on my next visit.
ADVICE
* Yes- go to see it- walk or drive underneath it and then move on
* Impressive dignified and regal curved structure with multiple arches
* It defines the path from Trafalgar Square and onto the Mall and up to Buckingham Palace
* There is some history to it- built as a memorial to Queen Victoria and then used as the offices of His Majesty's Royal navy and now what? A hotel?
CONS
* It's just an arch on a street, albeit a fancy one
I VISITED THIS PLACE...
... during my expedition to see and document absolutely everything that I could in Westminster. I had seen and walked under this before, and so I did that again. There was construction and pedestrian detours.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It is free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Sure, since I intend to visit Buckingham Palace, walk the length of the Mall and go to the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square again on my next visit.
ADVICE
* Yes- go to see it- walk or drive underneath it and then move on
Written 9 February 2024
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Oct 2021
Landmark Edwardian arch and gateway into The Mall. Shame it's largely covered up right now due to renovation work.
Written 29 October 2021
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,691 contributions
Sept 2020
Walking from Horse guards parade to Trafalgar Square you pass through Admiral;ty arch and what a spectacular piece of architecture it is, currently having some work done, see if you can find the nose!
Written 2 October 2020
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,691 contributions
Aug 2019
The Admiralty Arch is at the opposite end of the Mall to Buckingham Palace and its a beauty, marvellous curved arch built with tremendous detail and design, well worth a visit.
Written 13 August 2019
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Maggi713
Baltimore, MD12,366 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
The Admiralty Arch was commissioned by King Edward VII for his mother Queen Victoria and consists of five arches. What is peculiar about this arch is the "nose". It is fun to try and find it. There is a nose-shaped protrusion that is to the left of the central arch (when facing Trafalgar Square) and is about 7 feet off the ground. It is the size of a human nose. It is one of the London Noses found on buildings in London. They are plaster of Paris reproductions of the artist's nose which protrude from walls in an incongruous and unexpected way. They were created by artist Rick Buckley in 1997. Initially, about 35 were attached to buildings such as the National Gallery; but, now only about 10 survive. Free - Tube Station: Charing Cross
Written 4 July 2016
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Ghanim A
Kuwait City, Kuwait211,926 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
back to Admiralty Arch
still nice and really very good
land mark in every respect
like to be here in the early morning
still nice and really very good
land mark in every respect
like to be here in the early morning
Written 13 May 2017
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WMIM
Horsham, UK3,201 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
It's a monumental structure, visible from the south-west of Trafalgar Square but better viewed from The Mall on its other side. It can be driven through or walked through.
It is connected to the Old Admiralty Building, which explains the name. I have visited the Old Admiralty Building as part of a private tour, but to the best of my knowledge the Arch has never had its interiors open to the public.
Until recently it was occupied by Government offices but has been sold to a Spanish company which is converting it into a hotel, residences and private members' club. What a sorry fate for this beautifully-built structure, which would have been a fitting site for a museum of Government or of the Royal Navy.
Designed by Sir Aston Webb and completed in 1912, it was commissioned by Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria.
I have seen this arch hundreds of times and once worked very close to it in Cockspur Street.
It is connected to the Old Admiralty Building, which explains the name. I have visited the Old Admiralty Building as part of a private tour, but to the best of my knowledge the Arch has never had its interiors open to the public.
Until recently it was occupied by Government offices but has been sold to a Spanish company which is converting it into a hotel, residences and private members' club. What a sorry fate for this beautifully-built structure, which would have been a fitting site for a museum of Government or of the Royal Navy.
Designed by Sir Aston Webb and completed in 1912, it was commissioned by Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria.
I have seen this arch hundreds of times and once worked very close to it in Cockspur Street.
Written 30 March 2015
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ladytonia
Moose Jaw, Canada359 contributions
This marks one end of "THE MALL". Beautifully crafted, walk thru the arch and up to Buckinham Palace. The walk takes about 10 minutes, and gives you a great view of the Arch behind and the palace ahead of you.
It was so nice to see some real architecture.
It was so nice to see some real architecture.
Written 3 November 2005
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Janka K
Brno, Czech Republic8,280 contributions
Jul 2022
As with any other places in London, I'm surprised that there are just roads leading through the buildings in London. This was one of the stop at free walking tour in London.
Written 2 December 2022
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Wandering Wonderings
Hastings, UK3,243 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Standing proud just off of Trafalgar Square, this arch is beautiful. Up close you can see the detail in the stonework and the beauty of the arch. Definitely worth crossing the road for if in Trafalgar Square.
Written 10 April 2022
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