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Spotted this gem on a recent walk with @sidshekhar along London’s Victoria Embankment. The 12-story edifice, known as Shell Mex House, opened in 1932 and was once the headquarters of a joint venture by Shell and BP. With a diameter of 25 ft, its clock face surpasses that of Big Ben, making it the largest in London.

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I had a colleague who used to work from the top floor there. One of the rooms has a piano and amazing views.


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Very much so. It actually stands at the former site of two other iconic buildings: Salisbury House (~1603) and Hotel Cecil (1896). Shame the three do not coexist.

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Hat tip to its architects Frances Milton Cashmore and Ernest Joseph.

This is absolutely stunning 🤩✨
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Here's a start: 

https://memoirsofametrogirl.com/2020/05/31/shell-mex-house-history-strand/

How interesting! I would like to know the story of this building

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What a fascinating piece of history! Shell Mex House's clock face is truly a standout feature, surpassing even Big Ben

Thanks for sharing this! Shell Mex House sounds fascinating, especially with its rich history and the impressive clock face. I'll definitely have to research more about it.