Westminster Cathedral
This conservation area comprises Westminster Cathedral and the streets immediately surrounding it to the south of Victoria Street.
The street pattern and buildings we see in the area today largely stem from the late 19th century when the Free Byzantine style, brick and Portland stone cathedral was constructed. Around it were built residential blocks for the clergy, red brick mansion houses and some commercial, warehouse style buildings. Since the 1970s, when new development created an opening, there has been a spectacular view of the cathedral and its 284 foot campanile from Victoria Street across an open, paved piazza. The modern office and retail development, constructed in steel and smoked glass, forms a divide between the busy Victoria Street and the quiet residential backwater behind.
The area was designated in 1968 and extended in 1977 and 1993.
| Publications and Documents: |
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| Westminster Cathedral Conservation Area Map |
| Westminster Cathedral Mini Guide |
| Wesminster Cathedral Conservation Area Audit SPD |
| Westminster Cathedral SPD Documents |
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