Plaque

County Hall - London government

Inscription

The County Hall. the home of London government from 1922 to 1986.
LCC 1889 - 1965
GLC 1965 - 1986

Site: County Hall (3 memorials)

SE1, Belvedere Road, County Hall

Designed as offices for London government, the building was opened in 1922 by King George V. We think it very likely that these plaques, on the east façade, were erected, and the frieze created, as the GLC moved out in 1986.

The frieze is low on the south façade on Westminster Bridge Road, on either side of the vehicular access to the hotel.

Before moving into these offices London County Hall was in a building between Cockspur Street and Carlton Terrace, on the site now, 2021, occupied by the British Council.

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County Hall - London government

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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County Hall - Education

County Hall - Education

The home of Inner London's Education Service from 1922, ILEA succeeding the ...

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County Hall - frieze

County Hall - frieze

The dates add up because the LCC only moved here in 1922.

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