Buildings Queen's_College,_London

43–49 harley street facade

originally, college located @ number 66, later renumbered 45, before harley street acquired reputation centre of medical profession in london. today, occupies numbers 43–49, 4 tall houses, 3 of date mid-eighteenth century , fronted georgian facades. number 49, known kynaston house, built in twentieth century in art nouveau style.

prior establishment of college, number 47 practice of first doctor set on harley street, william rowley. next door @ number 45 once worked allan ramsay, official portrait painter george iii, portrait of queen charlotte required transportation of crown jewels, under continuous guard, on-site studio. number 43, meanwhile, housed poet , politician george smythe, 7th viscount strangford claimed have fought last duel in england in 1852.

staircase sign

the joining of adjacent houses has left mark upon physical character of college. there more hundred rooms, many @ different levels , created repositioning of internal walls. accessed on thirty staircases, giving internal space labyrinthine quality , necessitating issue of maps new pupils , staff. original features survive earlier houses, including fireplaces, adam style mouldings , 2 ornate , spacious eighteenth century atriums listed english heritage.

as college has grown, buildings have evolved , expanded. large extensions include somerville hall , gymnasium. stable block @ rear converted in 1849 house school, , original wine cellars today music rooms. main corridor, victorian creation joining of ground-floor rooms in number 43, restored in 1990s. classrooms under-going refurbishment, , basement being re-organised accommodate shower , changing facilities more spacious dining room opens onto yard.

the yard outdoor space left on site , used @ break times. sport, compulsory pupils in school, takes place @ nearby regent s park facilities.