Gloucester Gate
Historic site in Regent's Park
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Gloucester Gate is a residential facility in Regent's Park, London. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]
| Gloucester Gate | |
|---|---|
Gloucester Gate | |
| Location | Regent's Park |
| Coordinates | 51.5346°N 0.1473°W |
| Built | 1827 |
| Architect | John Nash |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Designated | 14 May 1974 |
| Reference no. | 1078322 |
  Shown in Westminster | |
History
The building was designed by John Nash and built by Richard Mott, being completed in 1827.[1] The building, which features a range of fluted pilasters of the Ionic order on pedestal bases, was originally built as eleven terraced houses.[2] No. 6 was the home of the pharmaceutical entrepreneur, Sir Henry Wellcome,[3] while No. 15 was the home of the author, W. W. Jacobs.[4]