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Presidents, princes and prime ministers signed extraordinary collection of No 10 visitors' books made public for first time


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 31st 2024 at 7:20 GMT by Sky   Print publication without navigation

  • It appears that the visitors' book was introduced by Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath, who lived in Number 10 between 1970 and 1974. But it was rarely used by some former leaders, with the premierships of John Major and Sir Tony Blair having few entries.

The article from Sky News discusses the public release of the No. 10 Downing Street visitors' books, which contain signatures from a vast array of notable figures including presidents, princes, and prime ministers from 1977 to 2010. These books, now available for viewing at the National Archives, offer a unique historical insight into the visitors of Downing Street during this period. Among the signatories are international leaders like Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and Vladimir Putin, as well as celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Elton John. The collection not only showcases the diplomatic engagements but also personal visits, providing a glimpse into the social and political interactions at the heart of British governance. The books are described as an "extraordinary collection" due to the diversity and significance of the visitors, reflecting both the formal and informal aspects of No. 10's history.

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