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23.02.2026 01:59:24
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Прочее; 11-19 век;
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Re: "Даунинг-стрит", нужна...
>Улица-то со средневековья существует.
>А вот когда выражение "Даунинг-стрит" как аналог "офис премьер-министра Великобритании" появилось?
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The idiom "Downing Street" to signify the British Prime Minister or government emerged after 1735, when Sir Robert Walpole accepted Number 10 as an official residence. While built in the 1680s, it became synonymous with political power following this, though it was not always popular with early Prime Ministers.
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Key historical points for the usage:
1735: Historic UK records that Sir Robert Walpole moved into 10 Downing Street, starting the tradition of it as the Prime Minister's residence.
1787: Wikipedia notes that Number 5 was renumbered to become the famous "Number 10".
1902: The History Hit article explains that the street's reputation was solidified when Arthur Balfour began using it as his regular residence and office.
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It acts as a metonym for the UK government, similar to how "The White House" represents the US executive branch