64 Baker Street Explained

64 Baker Street is a commercial property in Baker Street, central London. It was the address of the headquarters of the Special Operations Executive.

History

The building was completed in the first half of the 20th century and, after becoming part of the Government estate, was let to the Prison Commission.[1] It became the headquarters of the Special Operations Executive in September 1940.[2] A plaque on the building's face gives details of its former inhabitants.[3]

After the war, the property was occupied by EMI Classics[4] before it was converted for retail use.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The chemist and druggist. 1 August 1839. 6 January 2017.
  2. Web site: The SOE in Baker Street. Culture 24. 6 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Margaret Jackson: Personal assistant at the heart of the Special Operations Executive. https://web.archive.org/web/20180107064154/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/margaret-jackson-personal-assistant-at-the-heart-of-the-special-operations-executive-8714648.html . 2018-01-07 . limited . live. 17 July 2013. The Independent. 6 January 2018.
  4. Web site: 64 Baker Street. Matrix Science. 6 January 2018.
  5. Web site: App uncovers secret spy locations in London. 26 January 2016. ITV. 6 January 2018.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "64 Baker Street".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.