County Hall, London
County Hall (sometimes called London County Hall) is a building in the district of Lambeth, London that was the headquarters of London County Council (LCC) and later the Greater London Council (GLC). The building is on the South Bank of the River Thames, with Westminster Bridge being next to it, to the south. It faces west toward the City of Westminster and is close to the Palace of Westminster. The nearest London Underground stations are Waterloo and Westminster. It is a Grade II* listed building.
County Hall | |
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County Hall from Westminster Bridge | |
Location | Lambeth |
Coordinates | 51°30′7″N 0°7′8″W |
Built | 1911–1939 |
Architect | Ralph Knott |
Architectural style(s) | Edwardian Baroque style |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Designated | 19 October 1951 |
Reference no. | 1358192 |
Shown in Lambeth |
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