University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a public university based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, it was the first polytechnic to open in London. The Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839, and became the University of Westminster in 1992.
The interior of the Polytechnic in 1847, as drawn by G.F. Sargeant.
The entrance to the university's headquarters at 309 Regent Street
A memorial to philanthropist Quintin Hogg stands on Portland Place, opposite BBC Broadcasting House
The Regent Street campus is a Grade II listed building due to its historic and architectural interest.
Regent Street is a major shopping street in the West End of London. It is named after George, the Prince Regent and was laid out under the direction of the architect John Nash and James Burton. It runs from Waterloo Place in St James's at the southern end, through Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus, to All Souls Church. From there Langham Place and Portland Place continue the route to Regent's Park.
Looking north along Regent Street in April 2011, with Union Flags hung to celebrate the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Regent Street proposal, published 1813, titled "PLAN, presented to the House of Commons, of a STREET proposed from CHARING CROSS to PORTLAND PLACE, leading to the Crown Estate in Marylebone Park"
The Quadrant, Regent Street in 1837, seen from Piccadilly Circus. The buildings have since been replaced
View northwards from junction with Vigo Street and Glasshouse Street, c. 1910 (from an old postcard)
