Embassy of Finland, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Embassy of Finland in London |
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| Location | Belgravia, London |
| Address | 38 Chesham Place, London, SW1X 8HW |
| Coordinates | 51°29′51.3″N 0°9′15.3″W / 51.497583°N 0.154250°W |
| Ambassador | Pekka Huhtaniemi |
The Embassy of Finland in London is Finland's official home in the United Kingdom. It is a special place where representatives from Finland work to keep good connections with the UK. Think of it as Finland's main office in another country.
The building itself is very old and important. It was built in the 1830s by a famous builder named Thomas Cubitt. Before becoming the Finnish embassy in 1975, many different people lived or worked there. This building is so special that it is a Grade II listed building. This means it has historical importance and is protected.
Finland also has a Trade Centre in Hammersmith, London. This centre helps Finnish businesses connect with companies in the UK. It helps them trade goods and services.
What is a Diplomatic Mission?
A diplomatic mission is like a special office that one country sets up in another country. Its main job is to represent its home country. This means it works to keep friendly relations.
Diplomatic missions also help their citizens who are visiting or living abroad. For example, if a Finnish person loses their passport in London, they can go to the embassy for help.
The Embassy Building's History
The building at 38 Chesham Place has a long and interesting past. It was built almost 200 years ago. It was designed to be a grand home in the Belgravia area of London.
Over the years, many different families and groups used the building. It saw a lot of history before Finland made it its official embassy. In 1975, it became the permanent home for Finland's representatives in the UK.
Images for kids
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The entrance to the embassy depicting the Coat of arms of Finland
