County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1

Dominating the buildings of the South Bank, the monumental County Hall is the former headquarters of the Greater London Council, the GLC. 

Designed by Ralph Knott prior to World War I, County Hall opened in 1922 but was not completed until 1933.

After the abolition of the GLC in 1986 the building was acquired by a Japanese corporation and has been let out to various enterprises.  These include two hotels, Namco Station, a two-floor arcade-game centre, Dalí Universe and the London Aquarium. 

In 1972 the film director Alfred Hitchcock used the imposing facade of County Hall as the backdrop for the opening scene of his controversial film, 'Frenzy'. 

From County Hall there are wonderful views across the Thames to Westminster and the Houses of Parliament. 

The London Eye, which stands beside County Hall, provides panoramic views over the entire capital.