Admiralty Arch
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:07
Welcome to Admiralty Arch, one of London's most iconic and architecturally significant landmarks. As you stand here, positioned between the vibrant energy of Trafalgar Square and the stately grandeur of The Mall, you are at the…
Listen in the app2The Central Arch — The Mall Gateway1:53
Standing directly before the three massive arches, you can appreciate the scale and symmetry of Sir Aston Webb’s design. The central arch is the grandest, reserved for the passage of the Monarch and the Royal family during state…
Listen in the app3The Hidden Nose of Admiralty Arch1:40
If you look closely at the inside wall of the north-most arch, roughly seven feet off the ground, you will find one of London’s strangest and most delightful secrets: a small protrusion the exact size and shape of a human nose.…
Listen in the app4The First Sea Lord’s Residence1:52
The upper floors of the Arch were not just offices; for much of its history, they served as the residence of the First Sea Lord, the professional head of the Royal Navy. When Britain ruled the waves, this was the nerve center of…
Listen in the app5The Secret Tunnels of Westminster1:40
Beneath the Edwardian splendor of the Arch lies a hidden world of the Cold War. The basement levels contain a network of secret tunnels that stretch beneath Westminster, connecting the Arch to other government buildings. …
Listen in the app6The Roof — Vistas of the Capital1:45
To truly appreciate the Arch's position in London, one must look from the top. The roof of the building offers a panoramic view that is arguably the most splendid in the city. …
Listen in the app7Admiralty Arch1:31
As we conclude our tour of Admiralty Arch, we are left with the image of a building that is far more than a gateway. It is a repository of naval history, a masterclass in Edwardian design, and a site of ongoing transformation. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:31
As we conclude our tour of Admiralty Arch, we are left with the image of a building that is far more than a gateway. It is a repository of naval history, a masterclass in Edwardian design, and a site of ongoing transformation. …
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What is Admiralty Arch?
Admiralty Arch is a place in 시티오브웨스트민스터 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시티오브웨스트민스터 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 59 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5068, -0.1287 |
| Last updated |
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