This week, its all about famous addresses
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On September 22, 1735, Robert Walpole, First Lord of the Treasury, became the first 'leader' to live at this address. Initially three houses, now it has a private residence occupying the third floor and a kitchen in the basement. Otherwise it has 100 rooms, most of which is office space. What is this famous address that has been in the news for close to 300 years?
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This is the common name for the official residence of the governor in any Indian State and simply means "government building". However, there are three places where the corresponding building is known as 'Raj Niwas' and is the residence of the lieutenant governor. What is the name of the governors’ residences and in which places are the Raj Niwas buildings?
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4059 Griffith Park, Mt. Lee, CA 90068 is the address of this iconic location. It is known for a particular entity that was created in 1923 as an advertisement for local real estate. This became a cultural icon and an integral part of American pop culture. What is this entity that literally spells out a part of the address?
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King George V made a surprise announcement at the Imperial Durbar on 12 December, 1911 that the capital of the Raj would be moved from Calcutta. Two architects had created a new city around a certain hill. Eventually, India's most important government buildings, including the President’s official residence and the Central Secretariat, were constructed on the hill. What is the name of this hill?
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This famous address initially did not actually exist as the street was too short to have this high a number, but it was then extended in 1932. After this, the Abbey National Building Society set up office at that address and even had a person to answer mail addressed to the character who was supposed to live there. In 1990 a museum for that person was established down the road and even though the numbers on the address now don't match they still receive the mail. Which address is this that was supposed to have housed a certain consulting detective from 1881 to 1904?
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0001 Cemetery Lane is the address of this dilapidated mansion that houses a very spooky family. The house is known for its strange rooms with mediaeval racks, nailbeds, iron maidens, and stockades for "relaxing". The surrounding area has been shown to be either swamps or a wasteland. Which mysterious and kooky family lives at this address?
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'Mannat' means 'Special Prayer' and is a residence located in Bandstand, Mumbai with a breathtaking view of the sea. It used to be called Villa Vienna but the original owner's neighbour purchased it and wanted to name it 'Jannat'. Once he bought the house his career accelerated, so he renamed it 'Mannat'. Who is the owner, who routinely makes an appearance on the balcony to wave to his fans?
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425 Grove Street, Apt 20, New York, is the address that has been the site of much joy, sadness and crazy antics of a few pals. If you actually want to visit this place in real life the address is 90 Bedford Street, New York, NY 10014. These apartments have tight and twisted staircases that become quite a hassle, for example if you want to carry a couch upstairs as they don't pivot easily around the corners. If you are witness to the stories at this address what are you watching?
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This entire locality in Chennai once belonged to an Englishman in the 19th century, and the local people used to refer to it as his gardens. In 1921 most of the property was bought by Binny and Co. for its directors. In the 1950s, the area was divided into residential plots and sold. Although it sounds like it is named after an American poet, the only connection it has to him is the number of crows in the area. Which area is this that is most famous for being the residence of a former chief minister and a present-day movie star?
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This place is currently used to store stacked shoes and umbrellas. At one time though it used to house the nephew of the couple who owned the house. Although the actual address is No.4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey, the most famous mail correspondence to this house was simply addressed to 'Cupboard under the stairs'. Who was the recipient of this letter?
