64 Baker Street

64 Baker Street, as photographed Spring 2021.

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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It became the headquarters of the Special Operations Executive in September 1940.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> A plaque on the building's face gives details of its former inhabitants.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Plaque at street level

After the war, the property was occupied by EMI Classics<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> before it was converted for retail use.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

See also

• Baker Street

References

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