Horse Guards is a historic building in the City of Westminster, London, between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was built in the mid-18th century, replacing an earlier building, as a barracks and stables for the Household Cavalry, later becoming an important military headquarters. The Old Horse Guards building was demolished beacause a large proportion of the accommodation at the Horse Guards became used for purposes other than at first intended.
Horse Guards is a historic building in the City of Westminster, London, between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was built in the mid-18th century, replacing an earlier building, as a barracks and stables for the Household Cavalry, later becoming an important military headquarters. The Old Horse Guards building was demolished beacause a large proportion of the accommodation at the Horse Guards became used for purposes other than at first intended. Stabling had originally been provided for 108 horses, but that at that time there was only room for 62 horses, accommodation for the remaining 46 being used by the sutler at the south end, the Paymaster's house and offices at the north-west corner and the Judge Advocate.
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Location: Horse Guards Parade, Westminster, London, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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