County Hall, London

County Hall
County Hall from Westminster Bridge
LocationLambeth
Coordinates51°30′7″N 0°7′8″W / 51.50194°N 0.11889°W / 51.50194; -0.11889
Built1911–1939; 85 years ago (1939)
ArchitectRalph Knott
Architectural style(s)Edwardian Baroque style
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated19 October 1951
Reference no.1358192
County Hall, London is located in London Borough of Lambeth
County Hall, London
Shown in Lambeth

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.[1]

  1. ^ Historic England. "Main block of County Hall (1358192)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 April 2020.