The Embassy of the United Kingdom in

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is the chief

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of the

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. The Embassy is located on one of the most expensive streets in Norway,

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, in the

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district. The current British Ambassador to Norway is Richard Wood.

Ambassador's residence

The British Ambassador's residence in Oslo, Villa Frognæs, is located at Drammensveien 79. Built in 1859, it was designed by Norwegian architects

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and

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and purchased by the British government in 1906. File:Villa Frognæs OB.Y5741.jpg, British Ambassador's residence in Oslo, Villa Frognæs, in 1939. File:Drammensveien 79 - 2010-01-17 at 14-43-05.jpg, British Ambassador's residence, in 2010. File:Drammensvn 79 UK ambres skilt.jpg, A plaque outside the Ambassador's residence.

References

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Buildings and structures in Oslo Norway–United Kingdom relations

Ambassador's residence

See also

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