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Whitehall is a roa in Westminster in London, England. It is the main artery running north from Parliament Square, towards traditional Charing Cross, now at the southern end of Trafalgar Square and marked by the statue of Charles I, which is often regarded as the heart of London. Recognised as centre of HM Government, the road is lined with government departments/ministries; "Whitehall" is therefore also frequently used as a metonym for governmental administration, as well as being a geographic name for the surrounding district.

Trivia about whitehall

  • Henry VIII lived & died in this London palace whose name became a synonym for Britain's government
  • Government ministry offices line this street that runs from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square
  • Running from Charing Cross to Parliament, this street has lent its name to the British civil service
  • After numerous defeats in the civil war, Charles was beheaded in 1649 at the palace called this 'hall"

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