Broadway, London facts for kids

Broadway is a street in central London, located in the City of Westminster. It stretches from Victoria Street in the south to a meeting point in the north with Petty France and Queen Anne's Gate. It's known for several important buildings.

What is Broadway Known For?

Broadway is home to many interesting buildings. These include former headquarters for important organizations and offices for different governments.

Famous Buildings on Broadway

• New Scotland Yard: At No. 10 Broadway, this building was once the main headquarters for the Metropolitan Police, London's police force, from 1967 to 2017. It's where important decisions about keeping London safe were made.
• Falkland House: Located at No. 14, this is the official office in the UK for the government of the Falkland Islands. It helps people from the Falkland Islands who are in London.
• Secret Intelligence Service: A building at 54 Broadway was once used by the UK's secret intelligence service. This agency works to protect the country's security.
• London Underground Headquarters: At No. 55 Broadway, right above St. James's Park tube station, you'll find the main office for the London Underground. This is where the people who manage London's famous subway system work.

A Historical Event on Broadway

In March 1973, a dangerous device was found outside a post office at No. 1 Broadway. Thankfully, experts were able to make it safe before it could cause any harm. This event was part of a larger series of incidents that day in London.

Images for kids

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  55 Broadway, seen from the street.

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  Falkland House, the office for the Falkland Islands government.