10 Downing Street, London by Timothy Richards UK

10 Downing Street in London, also known colloquially as Number 10, is the official residence and office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Number 10 is over 300 years old and contains approximately 100 rooms. A private residence for the Prime Minister’s use occupies the third floor and there is a kitchen in the basement. The other floors contain offices and conference, reception, sitting and dining rooms where the Prime Minister works, and where government ministers, national leaders and foreign dignitaries are met and entertained.

Number 10’s door is the product of the renovations started in 1766; it was probably not completed until 1772. Executed in the Georgian style by the architect Kenton Couse, it is unassuming and narrow, consisting of a single white stone step leading to a modest brick front. The small, six-panelled door, originally made of black oak, is surrounded by cream-coloured casing and adorned with a semicircular fanlight window.

The door cannot be opened from the outside; there is always someone inside to unlock the door.

Handmade in the UK

• Dimensions: 20mm x 155mm x 65 mm
• Material: British gypsum plaster.
• Made in: England
• Weight: 1.75kg
• Note: As this is a handmade product specifications may vary.

Imported by: Finch & Lane Interiors 202 High Street Ashburton VIC 3147; we ship Tim Richards Architectural Models Australia wide.