Whitehall

Whitehall is a road in Westminster in London, England. It is the main street running north from Parliament Square, towards traditional Charing Cross, now at the southern end of Trafalgar Square and marked by the statue of Charles I, which is often regarded as the heart of London.

The name "Whitehall" is often used for governmental administration and as a geographic name for the district around it.

Whitehall was originally a wide road that ran up to the front of the palace. Trafalgar Square was built at its northern end in the early 19th century. The southernmost part by Parliament Square is named Parliament Street, but there is no longer any obvious difference between the two on the ground. Combined, the streets cover a total distance of about 0.6 mile (1 km).

 Government buildings in Whitehall 
10 Downing Street
The Cabinet Office
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office
The Ministry of Defence
The Treasury
Department of Health
Department of Work and Pensions

 Bibliography 
 George S Dugdale  1950.  Whitehall through the centuries, with black and white reproductions and plans. A foreword by Sir Edward Bridges.  Phoenix House, London.

 Other websites 
Aerial photo and map
Whitehall in 1669, showing the Banqueting House and Holbein Gateway 
History of the Whitehall Theatre built on Whitehall in 1930 

 Gallery 

 Notes 

Category:City of Westminster
Category:Roads in London