The Langham, London
- Address: 1c Portland Pl W1B
- Vicinity: Langham Pl
- Neighborhood of Marylebone in London
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1865/00/00 | John Giles (architect) | Architect | Designed by John Giles to be the largest and most modern hotel in London, the Langham is built between 1863 and 1865 at a cost of 300,000 pounds, about 28,894,631 in 2019. | |||
| 1865/06/10 | Edward VII of England | Dignitary | The Prince of Wales leads the opening ceremony of Langham Hotel. The deluxe hostelry boast a hundred water closets, thirty-six bathrooms and the first hydraulic lifts in England. | |||
| 1867/06/24 | Sassoon David Sassoon | Died | In poor health, Sassoon David Sassoon dies at the Langham Hotel in London. He is buried at Sephardi New Cemetery, Mile End, England. | |||
| 1940/12/00 | Aerial bombing destroys the Langham's north-east corner and, with consequent flooding, the hotel closes. | |||||
| 1941/00/00 | The BBC acquires the Langham Hotel, they will use it as offices and studios until 1986. |
| Particulars for The Langham, London: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Historic Use | Hotel |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Owner | Private |
| Work | Type | AsNotedIn | Creator | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Scandal in Bohemia (short story) | Short Story | Arthur Conan Doyle | Certainly. You will find me at the Langham under the name of the Count Von Kramm. | |
| The Sign of the Four (book) | Novel |
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Arthur Conan Doyle | He telegraphed to me from London that he had arrived all safe, and directed me to come down at once, giving the Langham Hotel as his address. |
| Lodging | |
|---|---|
| Lodging Attribute | Grand Hotel |
| Lodging Style | Hotel |
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