Historic houses · London
Millbank Tower
Millbank Tower — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Millbank Tower is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Millbank Tower is a 119-metre-high (390 ft) skyscraper in the City of Westminster at Millbank, by the River Thames in London, England. The tower was constructed in 1963, and has been home to many high-profile political organisations, including the Labour and Conservative parties, and the United Nations.
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Background
History
The tower was constructed in 1963 for Vickers and was therefore originally known as Vickers House or the Vickers Tower. It was designed by Ronald Ward and Partners and built by John Mowlem & Co. It is a landmark on the London skyline, standing beside the River Thames, half a mile upstream from the Palace of Westminster. The tower has been owned by David and Simon Reuben since 2002, while still being managed by its former owner Tishman Speyer Properties. It is a Grade II listed building. Until the BT Tower's completion in 1964, Millbank Tower was the tallest building in the United Kingdom. The 2003 edition of the Pevsner architectural guide says that the Millbank Tower is "one of the few…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4922, -0.1260
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1P 4RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7887 8888
- Established
- 1963
- Official site
- www.tate.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2915930 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Millbank Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Millbank Tower?
- Millbank Tower is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1P 4RG), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- When was Millbank Tower built?
- Built or established in 1963.
- Who owns Millbank Tower?
- Millbank Tower is owned by David and Simon Reuben.
- Is Millbank Tower a listed building?
- Millbank Tower is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Millbank Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1P 4RG. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.