| St George's Barracks | |
| Type: | Barracks |
| Map Type: | Greater London |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within London |
| Location: | London |
| Ownership: | War Office |
| Built: | 1826 |
| Used: | 1826–1911 |
| Built For: | War Office |
St George's Barracks was a military installation in Orange Street, behind the National Gallery, in London.
The barracks, which were designed by John Nash and built as the main recruiting depot for the London area,[1] were completed in 1826.[2] Recruiting sergeants for the regiments based at the barracks tended to operate within a tight area defined by St. George's Barracks, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey.[3] The barracks, which were also used as facilities to accommodate regiments of foot guards,[4] were retained into the 20th century because of the need for troops to be at hand to quell disturbances in Trafalgar Square.[5] They were ultimately demolished in 1911[6] and the site is now occupied by the National Portrait Gallery.[7]