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Whittington House is a Grade II listed building in the City of London EC4.

The building is located on College Hill in the City of London, in a building which is famously known as the site of the former house of Richard “Dick” Whittington (1354–1423).

Whittington House, a Grade II listed stucco-fronted building is located at the south end of College Hill, a quiet cobbled road just off Cannon Street in the City of London, and was originally built in 1832 as a school by Mercers.

The building was named after London’s most famous Lord Mayor of London, Richard Whittington, who once lived in a house which stood on this site in 1423. The inspired tale of Dick Whittington and His Cat has been folklore since the 17th century; it has been performed as opera, puppet shows and pantomime for centuries. Today it is a popular pantomime choice, particularly in the lead up to Christmas.

The grand building, which is steeped in history, has now been restored and converted into eight apartments with contemporary interiors.

Former residents here include Richard Whittington, who lived in a house on this site in 1423. Richard “Dick” Whittington, the real-life inspiration for the pantomime Dick Whittington and His Cat, was formerly an English merchant who made his fortune in dealing in silks and velvets. Whittington became Lord Mayor of London in 1393 and was re-elected a further three times, as well as becoming a member of Parliament.

During his terms as Lord Mayor of London, Whittington donated a considerable amount of money into philanthropic endeavours, financing drainage systems for poor areas of London and a hospital ward for unmarried mothers at St Thomas' Hospital. He also funded the rebuilding of his parish church, St Michael Paternoster, which still stands next to Whittington House.

Based in the City’s financial district, with easy access to Bank, Mansion House and Cannon Street stations, Whittington House is conveniently located. A short walk away is the Bloomberg Arcade with a number of bars and restaurants, as well as the five-star Ned Hotel, and a Waitrose supermarket.

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