Whitehall Court
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Whitehall Court in London, England is one contiguous building but consists of two separate constructions; the end occupied by the National Liberal Club was designed by Alfred Waterhouse, the major part (including the Royal Horseguards Hotel) was designed by Archer & Green.
The Royal Horseguards Hotel, owned by Thistle Hotels[1], covers 1 & 2 Whitehall Court. The remainder (3 & 4 Whitehall Court) is still residential.
Whitehall Court was built during the mid-1880s by Archer & Green with financing provided by Jabez Balfour. The story that lead to the creation of the building is described in "Jabez:The rise and fall of a Victorian rogue by David McKie".
Well-known residents have included George Bernard Shaw, H. G. Wells, Sarah Caudwell and Stafford Cripps. It is also home to the Farmers Club, the United Nations Association UK and Liberal International, which is housed within the National Liberal Club].
The building forms part of the vista, frequently photographed by tourists, from the bridge in St James's Park looking towards Horse Guards Parade.
